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‘Disappeared into thin air’: Colorado family offers $200 for return of beloved teddy bear

DENVER (KDVR) — A mother and her son were enjoying the weekend in Denver until they realized they had lost a beloved teddy bear, Jelly Bear.


Now, the family is doing everything they can to find the fuzzy family member.


Jessica Fey and her son, originally from the Firestone area, were in Denver visiting family over the weekend. Fey recalled leaving the hotel with Jelly Bear, getting into the car, and going to the Montbello Recreation Center in the Gateway-Green Valley Ranch neighborhood....
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Strange balloon floats over Denver

DENVER (KDVR) – An odd-looking balloon floated across the Denver area Friday morning. While it may look mysterious, the oddly shaped white-clear orb in the sky isn’t a mystery – it’s a piece of technology similar to a weather balloon.


On Friday morning, viewers of Nexstar’s KDVR reported a strange balloon around 7:20 a.m. The station tracked it down outside of the city.


Here’s a close-up of the balloon:


According to World View Enterprises, a space exploration and technology company, the...
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Man behind the money: Instagrammer hides cash around Colorado for followers to find

DENVER (KDVR) — A Boulder man is spreading light and building community by hiding money around Colorado.


If you’re lucky, a hint will lead you to bills tucked into stone walls, taped onto trash cans or buried under mulch, but that’s only if one of his 55,000 and counting followers doesn’t find it first.


Every day, sometimes more than once a day, an Instagram user who goes by “Miracle Man Cash” will go out into the community and hide money. Then, he’ll post on his Instagram with a hint to t...
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1 in 30 million: Rare orange lobster found at Red Lobster in Colorado

DENVER (KDVR) — An extremely rare orange lobster with a genetic mutation avoided a trip to the dinner table after it was delivered to a Red Lobster in Colorado.


The Downtown Aquarium in Denver said the lobster was accidentally sent to a Red Lobster in Pueblo. Luckily, the shell was much brighter than the other crustaceans it was traveling with.


Kendra Kastendieck, the restaurant’s general manager, said lobsters are typically “very dark brown with maybe a few small spots or discoloration p...
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‘Big Boy,’ the 1.1 million pound train, passing through Colorado this fall

DENVER (KDVR) — One of the world’s largest trains will pass through Colorado this fall.

Union Pacific Railroad announced the train’s second-ever tour, which showcases the 1.1-million-pound beauty as it travels across the country.

According to the company, the train known as Big Boy No. 4014, is the world’s largest operating steam locomotive.

The railroad company reflects on the history of Big Boys on its website, which started as 25 trains that were 132 feet long and originally weighed 1.2 mi
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They found what? Ski resort finds Invisalign, pineapple on mountain

DENVER (KDVR) — After the snow melted in Breckenridge, the ski resort set out to clean the mountain after a long winter season, but crews found more than just loose mittens and ski poles.

The Breckenridge Ski Resort told FOX31 they sent 200 employees across three peaks to search for discarded items toward the base areas and the lower mountain. After three hours, workers brought back all sorts of litter.

Some of it was to be expected – like dozens of lost poles, skis and mittens. Crew members a
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It took one man 60 years to build this castle in southern Colorado

DENVER (KDVR) — The stone structure along the San Isabel National Forest known as Bishop Castle started with a 15-year-old, an argument with an English teacher and a heavily wooded plot of land.

This history of the stone castle lies on the monument’s website, where the Bishop family said it all started with a fight Jim Bishop had with an English teacher.

According to the Bishop family, the castle’s story truly started when Jim decided to drop out of high school following an argument with his t
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Only in Denver: 5 photos that just about sum up the Mile High City

DENVER (KDVR) — Maybe it’s the high elevation or the abundant sunshine, but there’s something different about Denver.

From strange airport happenings to wildlife roaming around the metro, there aren’t many places that compare to the Mile High City.

There are never enough ways to describe this unique city, but a picture is worth a thousand words, and these photos just about sum up Denver.

Interstate 70 has seen all sorts of crazy, from multi-car pileups to people stuck in their cars overnight
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‘We all watched it vanish’: Dozens reportedly saw bizarre UFO at Red Rocks

DENVER (KDVR) — It was like any other night at Red Rocks Amphitheatre until a report said an odd object lit up the sky for 30 seconds before vanishing. It wasn’t an airplane or shooting star — dozens were certain it was a three-story-tall UFO.

Based on a report from the National UFO Reporting Center, a user claiming to be an employee at Red Rocks said dozens of workers saw a UFO in the sky in mid-June.

‘Hey, what is that over there? It looks like a spaceship’

The report said the worker was at
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Colorado is one of a few states that offers 85-octane gas: Here’s why

DENVER (KDVR) — Gas prices are fluctuating across the country, and Colorado offers a “cheaper” octane option that isn’t found in every state

Like many of Colorado’s fun facts, it has to do with the altitude.

Most states have the option of choosing octane ratings of 87 (regular), 88–90 (midgrade) and 91–94 (premium).

But in a few states, the gas pumps look a little different. In Colorado, along with western states like Wyoming and Utah, the gas pumps offer 85-octane.

The difference dates back

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Weather

FOX31 Denver •

This Colorado ski area saw snow on Wednesday night

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado ski areas are preparing for the winter season, and one ski area just received the key ingredient: snow.


Arapahoe Basin, a ski area notorious for often being the first area to open and ending the season late, saw flakes on Wednesday night, with the ski area’s webcam showing snow starting at around 11 p.m. and continuing through early Thursday morning.

By sunrise, the ski area was left with a dusting. Here’s what A-Basin looked like on Thursday morning just after 7 a....
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‘It has been brutal’: Why it’s so hard to grow apples across the Front Range

DENVER (KDVR) — Apple picking this year, like almost every year across the Front Range, has been tough for local orchards.


According to Sharon Perdue from YA YA Farm & Orchard, the Front Range weather in the spring and summer causes low crop yield almost every year.


“It is extremely difficult to successfully raise fruit on the Front Range,” said Perdue.

Fruit trees bloom once in the spring between April and May, said Perdue. However, there is usually a freeze or snowstorm during that tim...
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Here’s how quickly the skies are getting darker each day in Denver

DENVER (KDVR) — On Sunday, the sun set at 8 p.m. By Monday, it began to set before 8 p.m., and it’s only getting darker from here.


This year, Denver had about 15 hours of sunlight on the longest day of the year, with the sun setting around 8:30 p.m. on June 20. On the shortest day of the year last winter, Denver only had about nine hours of daylight, with the sun setting after 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 21.

Now that Denver’s longest day of the year in June has come and gone, the skies of the Mile Hi...
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Will the sunset be colorful? Here’s how to tell

DENVER (KDVR) — When the sun sets, sometimes there are pink and purple colors across the skyline, while other times, the sky stays blue before it fades into nighttime.


The sunset won’t always be perfect, but it turns out, there’s a way to know if the sunset will be good before it happens.


According to meteorologist Travis Michels at Nexstar’s KDVR, it’s not necessarily a forecast meteorologists look at when broadcasting weather, but there is a science behind it.


Nice sunsets usually o...
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How long the smoke, haze will linger in the Denver metro

DENVER (KDVR) — Smoke and haze from the multiple fires burning across the Front Range could last for weeks after they’ve been put out, according to Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Travis Michels.


Four fires broke out along the Front Range between the end of July and the start of August.

The Lake Shore Fire burned less than 10 acres while the Quarry Fire has burned more than 400 acres and is still growing. The Stone Canyon Fire is at 1,553 acres as of Friday morning, and the Alexander Mounta...
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Alexander Mountain Fire now nearly as large as Horsetooth Reservoir

DENVER (KDVR) – Within less than 24 hours, the Alexander Mountain Fire started before noon on Monday in the mountains west of Sylvan Dale Ranch and has reached over 1,800 acres in northern Colorado.


As of Monday night, the wildfire west of Loveland grew to about 950 acres. In comparison, a football field is about 1.32 acres. The wildfire damage on Monday night totaled about 719 football fields.

As of Tuesday morning around 10 a.m., the U.S. Forest Service updated those numbers to just ove...
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‘Absolutely rocked’: Storm destroys $500M worth of crops at Berthoud farm

DENVER (KDVR) – More rain fell in Denver on Saturday than the entire month of June, leaving flooded roadways and 90 calls for service within one hour. Meanwhile, hailstorms swept through farmlands in Berthoud, destroying a season’s worth of crops on one malthouse’s farm.


Root Shoot Malting posted on social media about the storm that swept through Berthoud on Saturday night, which took out most of the crops and totaled around half a million dollars in damage.

“Our world got absolutely rocked...
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Denver hits week-long streak in the 90s, how does it compare to history

DENVER (KDVR) — On Monday, Denver hit 90 degrees for the seventh day in a row. While the city has been on a hot streak, it’s nowhere near the longest 90-degree streak in history.


On Monday, July 9, Denver hit a high of 90 degrees, according to National Weather Service records. A week later on Monday, July 15, Denver recorded a high of 98 degrees, making it the seventh consecutive day the city hit above 90 degrees.

However, for this summer to be among the longest 90-degree streaks in histor...
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Some areas in Colorado reached as high as 106 degrees during weekend heat wave

DENVER (KDVR) — A triple-digit heat wave passed through Colorado this weekend, leaving Denver with two new heat records and temperatures exceeding 105 degrees in some areas in the state.


Three Pinpoint Weather Alert Days and multiple heat advisories were issued due to record-breaking temperatures.

Denver hit 102 degrees on Friday afternoon, officially breaking a 52-year-old heat record in the Mile High City. The last time it was that hot on July 12 was in 1971 when Denver reached 101 degre...
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Denver breaks high temperature record set in the 1970s

DENVER (KDVR) – Denver hit 102 degrees Friday afternoon, which officially broke a 52-year-old heat record in the Mile High City.


The last time it was this hot on July 12 was in 1971 when Denver reached 101 degrees.

This isn’t the only heat record that was up for grabs. Both Saturday and Sunday could tie or break heat records as well.


Friday marks the first of three Pinpoint Weather Alert Days. Saturday and Sunday could also see triple-digit temperatures through the heat wave.


While...
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These are historically the hottest days in Denver

DENVER (KDVR) — The Mile High City hit its warmest temperature in over a year, but on average, the hottest days in Denver are still ahead.


Denver hit 100 degrees for the first time in almost 700 days on Tuesday, and Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Travis Michels believes there are more 100-degree days to come. While it feels like it couldn’t get any hotter, it’s only June.

Based on National Weather Service records, Michels estimates that the average hottest days of the year take place betwe...
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Here’s why temperatures in Denver feel hotter than most of the US

DENVER (KDVR) — Denver is a mile above sea level. While that means the city is technically closer to the sun, that’s not why it feels hotter.

NASA estimates the sun is approximately 93 million miles away from Earth. Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Travis Michels said a one-mile difference between sea level and Denver doesn’t make much of a difference when it comes to sunburns and heat. The sun is still millions of miles away.

While Denver is closer to the sun, it’s actually the elevation in rel
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These areas saw the biggest hailstones on May 28

DENVER (KDVR) — Wednesday is a Pinpoint Weather Alert Day due to severe hail and wind that could move into the Eastern Plains by the late afternoon.


While the storm is just getting started, some areas were already hit by major hail and flooding on Tuesday night.

Spots across Colorado saw pea-sized hail while others saw hail as big as an egg, which is about two inches.


Usually, hail the size of a pea to a penny is common, while anything bigger is considered uncommon to rare.


These me...
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When will Colorado see the northern lights again?

DENVER (KDVR) – Colorado skies were lit up with green, purple and pink over the weekend as a rare aurora borealis could be seen across the Centennial State. While the storm is wrapping up, this is the best time for more auroras to be seen around the country.


Bryan Brasher with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said that the next aurora could be seen as soon as a week or a month, but it could also take years.


The sun is either near or at solar maximum currently, which is a...
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Wind gusts across Colorado could reach as high as 80 mph on Monday

DENVER (KDVR) — It’s a breezy start to the workweek in Colorado.


Wind across the start has already started up this morning. The National Weather Service already reported wind gusts as high as 75 mph in Centennial while other areas in the state already see the effects.


Winds knocked down an overhead pole on Interstate 25 early Monday morning, making the commute to work a standstill for some cars along the roadway.


It’s just the start of Monday. Some other places in the state will see wi...
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When are columbines at peak bloom in Colorado?

DENVER (KDVR) — If you’re looking for columbines around Colorado, it will depend on the elevation, according to a local horticulturalist.


The columbine is one of the most coveted flowers in Colorado as it’s not only the state flower, but it’s also one of the most popular perennials purchased in the Centennial State.

While the flowers are already blooming in some areas, columbines hit peak bloom at different times depending on where the flower is planted, said Todd Lucero with The Bronze Pet...
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How much snow to expect across Front Range this weekend

DENVER (KDVR) — Even though temperatures hit 70 degrees in early April, the spring snow isn’t over just yet.

The Denver area and foothills will get some snow, with totals as low as 1 inch to as high as 10 inches in some areas.

It’s going to be a wet start to the weekend in Denver. Friday starts with rain showers that will turn into snow, leaving a few inches on the ground by Saturday.

Meanwhile, other areas across the Front Range could see as much as 10 inches.

In the Denver metro area, rain
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Colorado has one of the hardest weather systems to track in the US, here’s why

DENVER (KDVR) — FOX31 is home to Colorado’s most accurate forecast. But even so, weather systems can be hard to track – especially in the Centennial State.

When tracking weather systems, meteorologists use current weather conditions and weather models to create an educated prediction of the forecast – but that forecast isn’t always accurate.

Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Travis Michels said forecast accuracy usually depends on how far out the weather event is.

Usually, weather forecasts are
FOX31 Denver •

If it smells like fish in Denver, it might be from this blossoming tree

DENVER (KDVR) — The warm weather brings blossoming flowers that fill Denver with the smell of tulips, daffodils and sometimes rotting fish.

The smell is thanks to a flowering tree often sprouting white flowers this time of year in Denver.

These stinky trees are called Callery pears, and they are often known for the unpleasant smell in the spring air around Denver.

While the smell doesn’t exactly bring to mind “spring flowers,” the trees aren’t meant to attract humans.

The Denver Botanic Gard
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Watch: Rare weather phenomenon spotted during Colorado storm

DENVER (KDVR) — The storm on Sunday dropped rain, hail and snow across Colorado, which caused some traffic issues on Monday morning. But the storm brought more than just a couple of inches of snow — it also brought a rare weather phenomenon.

A FOX31 viewer sent a video, displayed above, capturing the unique event.

At first, the video shows a mix of rain and snow falling outside a home on Lookout Mountain. Then, about 25 seconds into the video, thunder erupts, lasting almost 10 seconds.

This p
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Snowstorm photos: Snow causes chaos across Front Range

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado’s biggest snowstorm in years is just getting started, and plows won’t be the only ones shoveling snow on Thursday.

While this snowstorm is set to last until Friday morning, some areas have already seen almost two feet of snow as of Thursday morning. Other places are expected to get almost three feet by the end of the storm.

Before the sun rose on Thursday morning, Coloradans were already sending FOX31 pictures of their backyards, sidewalks and cars covered in snow.

As
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Watch: Colorado dogs, cats play in Thursday’s snowstorm

DENVER (KDVR) – It’s not just a snow day for kids around Denver. After Colorado weather dumped almost two feet in some places in Colorado, pets from all over the state explored the fresh blanket of powder.

Even though the snow fell higher than some pets’ bodies, it didn’t stop dogs of all sizes, and even a cat, from taking on the snow.

Watch above as two cats explore the fresh powder in Evergreen. At first, one brave cat, named Linda, scratched at the snow before jumping paws first into a fres
FOX31 Denver •

‘The brr is back’: Farmers’ Almanac releases winter forecast for Colorado

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DENVER (KDVR) — Winter is coming … in a few months. The Farmers’ Almanac released the winter 2024 extended weather forecast and it predicts a cooler winter than last year.

The Farmers’ Almanac projects an overall chillier winter than usual due to the indication of an El Niño, which is unusually high water temperatures off the Pacific Coast

Food

FOX31 Denver •

‘Nostalgia glasses’: Why some Coloradans love Casa Bonita while others hate it

DENVER (KDVR) — Casa Bonita is a beloved local institution with a lifetime of memories for some Coloradans, but to others, it’s just a pink building.


Casa Bonita is everywhere, from the “South Park” episode to customized merchandise and even an upcoming documentary. FOX31 asked its viewers on Facebook what this obsession with this restaurant was about and why Coloradans love Casa Bonita so much.

Most of the responses said it boiled down to one main thing: Nostalgia.


For many people, Cas...
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‘Tipping fatigue’ leads local bagel shop to stop accepting tips

DENVER (KDVR) — Tipping: A tradition used by customers to applaud good service in the food industry has turned into a regular request that pops up on seemingly every touch screen and receipt at check out.


Peter Sherman with one local bagel shop called it “tipping fatigue” where customers are simply tired of paying more than what’s on the menu price.


Sherman with Moe’s Broadway Bagel, a bagel shop with seven locations across Colorado, said all the shop locations stopped accepting tips in...
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Why Coloradans call this dish Rocky Mountain oysters

DENVER (KDVR) — On some restaurant menus in Colorado, you’ll find one of the state’s most iconic dishes — Rocky Mountain oysters.


While these land oysters are harder to come by in this century, years ago, they were considered a popular bar food with ties back to cowboys in the 1800s.


When it comes to Rocky Mountain oysters, it all started with the cowboys, according to Rachael Storm, curator of business and industry at History Colorado.


Storm said there was minimal food on the range, s...
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Timeline: When beloved Colorado-grown produce will be in Denver grocery stores

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado summer is in full swing with highs close to 100 degrees, but it’s going to take a little bit longer before it really feels like summer at Denver grocery stores.


While some of the state’s favorite produce, like green chiles and sweet corn, are ripe in the summer, they won’t be at your local supermarket just yet.


Jessica Trowbridge with King Soopers said there is a tentative timeline for when local summertime favorites will head into Kroger-owned stores in Denver....
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When will Palisade peaches be in stores around the Denver metro?

DENVER (KDVR) – Palisade peaches are just ripe enough for picking and some of the first batches are available at fruit stands and farmers markets. However, most customers in the Denver metro won’t see peaches for at least another week.


Even though the peach season just started, some varieties of Palisade peaches are already ripe and ready.

Front Range stores known to sell Palisade peaches like Forte Fruits and Palisade Peach Shack told FOX31 they already have the crop in stock, but accordin...
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Colorado chef impresses Food Network with unusual dish

DENVER (KDVR) – A Colorado chef took his chances on an odd Food Network cooking show, which asked him to cook one of the oddest ingredients in his dish.


Nick Swanson took on the ultimate challenge on the show “Chopped,” which is like any other cooking show in which chefs race against the clock, and each other, to complete a challenge. However, the challenge is using ingredients that are provided to them.


Unfortunately for Swanson, in his first appearance on the show, he was given a “myste...
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‘Last meal on Earth’: Top local dishes recommended by viewers

DENVER (KDVR) — If you’re looking for the best dish in Colorado, you might find it among these suggestions.

FOX31 asked viewers in a Facebook post, “What’s your favorite dish in Denver?” with the caption: “It’s your last meal on Earth and you can only choose one dish from a Denver restaurant. What dish and restaurant are you choosing?”

Viewers’ responses trickled in with restaurants spanning across the Front Range with anything from steak to burritos. While each dish varied, a few restaurants
FOX31 Denver •

Poll: Locals keep going back to these Denver metro restaurants

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver metro is filled with restaurants serving up family recipes and Michelin star dinners. While there are countless restaurants in the area, some locals have a special spot they’ll always go back to.

People are regulars at these Denver restaurants

FOX31 asked its Facebook followers on Tuesday, “What Denver restaurant do you keep going back to?” Hundreds of responses flooded.

The restaurants ranged from hole-in-the-wall places to well-known establishments. After sorting
FOX31 Denver •

This Denver restaurant is said to have one of the best steaks in the world

DENVER (KDVR) — Out of all the steaks served across the world, a spot in downtown Denver is known for having one of the best.

World’s Best Steaks released a list of the top 101 best steaks based on the meat quality, selection and other restaurant-related aspects.

From each continent, steak ambassadors – that’s right, people who try out steaks – decide on the final list. After testing out the taste, terroir, character, marbling, cut and preparation of some of the top steakhouses in the world, t
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Poll: These shuttered restaurants are missed the most in Denver metro

DENVER (KDVR) — Many beloved Colorado restaurants have closed over the years. Some cited the pandemic as the reason, while others mentioned economic factors.

While numerous restaurants have closed all over the Denver metro, people haven’t forgotten these places.

Most missed restaurants in the Denver metro

FOX31 turned to Facebook and asked viewers, “If you could bring back one Denver restaurant, what would it be?”

Sixteen hours and over one thousand comments later, some lost restaurants stoo
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Beloved family sushi restaurant in Arvada closes after 35 years of business

DENVER (KDVR) — Arvada locals are heartbroken after a beloved sushi spot, Namiko’s, announced on Tuesday it would be closing its doors this week after substantial personal and financial struggles.

Namiko’s Sushi and Japanese Restaurant was Yuri Chandonnet’s dream. When she opened the restaurant in 1989, she named the restaurant Namiko’s after her 13-year-old daughter.

“She wanted me to be financially stable. She wanted me to have someplace to call my own when she passed on,” said her daughter,
FOX31 Denver •

9 Colorado restaurants win Michelin award

DENVER (KDVR) — The first edition of the Michelin Guide Colorado awarded nine restaurants close to Denver for their delicious and affordable dining experiences.

Each restaurant won the Bib Gourmand award, which rates restaurants on high-class food at lower prices.

The guide features eight different cuisines from nine spots that are just as delicious but don’t break the bank.

The Texas-styled barbecue spot in Denver was named “a classic mom-and-pop BBQ spot” by inspectors at Michelin, who spec
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Recent storms not helping apple-picking season in Colorado

DENVER (KDVR) — The heavy rain this year is making the trees more colorful, but it’s not having the same effect with fall apples. Some orchards in Colorado shut down for the season because of the low crop yield from the late frost, hail and rain.

The front range experienced one of the rainiest seasons yet. This rain significantly affects crops because it leaves them susceptible to frost, delayed growth and disease, said Gus Westerman, the Dolores County director at Colorado State University Ext
FOX31 Denver •

5 places to get Palisade peaches near Denver

DENVER (KDVR) — It’s peach season in Colorado and there’s no better way to spend it than with Palisade peaches, but maybe some that aren’t four hours away from Denver.

Palisade Peach Shack is based on the Western Slope but has frequent pop-ups and appearances at Farmers’ Markets in the Denver area. The full schedule is available on the Palisade Peach Shack – Denver Facebook page, but it includes events in Evergreen, Green Valley Ranch, Centennial, Westminster and Longmont. In addition to actual
Charleston City Paper •

Local bars, restaurants support Pride Month with decorated drinks

Plenty of businesses in the Charleston area are celebrating Pride Month with delicious drinks throughout June.

“Everyone deserves representation,” said Traxler Littlejohn, owner of Nippitaty Distillery. “They deserve a chance to live the life that they want without persecution, and it’s just the right thing to do. If you want to live a certain life and be happy, why would I want to stop you?”

Nippitaty Distillery in Park Circle designed the Nippy Naval, which is available for the entire month.
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The Charleston 28 Inch Pizza That Changed My Life

The Charleston 28 Inch Pizza That Changed My Life

It started as a hangry pit stop in Mount Pleasant. I was planning on ordering three slices at Benny Palmetto’s and leaving. Little did I know each slice would be the size of my forearm and I would spend over an hour basking in the delight of my gigantic pizza slice.

While I only had a slice, they sell whole boxes of pizza — the boxes are custom sized for the entire pizza, which is 28 inches wide.

To put that into perspective, it’s almost half
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Yelp Approved: Best Taco Spots to Visit on National Taco Day

Yelp rounded up 100 of the best taco spots in the country, and some of them are near you. Listed below are the ones in Texas that made the Top 100. So celebrate in style with some of the state’s best tacos on National Taco Day.

Home to some of the best breakfast tacos in Austin, Granny’s Tacos doesn’t disappoint with their specialty menu.

This hidden gem is inexpensive and mouth wateringly delicious. Try their street tacos if you’re looking for a quick bite.

You’ll be hungry just looking at t
syracuse •

Vegan soul food restaurant with a mission opens in Armory Square

A Syracuse entrepreneur with a mission is bringing vegan soul food to the heart of Armory Square.

Rev. Curtis Levy entered the Syracuse food scene in 2016 with a mobile Italian ice cart that was an instant hit on downtown street corners and at area festivals.

The Razzle Dazzle Italian ices moved to Destiny USA in September 2018, and expanded to a neighboring storefront following year with Our Neighborhood Chefs, which offers vegan tacos, paninis and wraps along with desserts from Syracuse-area
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20 Comforting Soup Recipes to Try When You're Sick (That Aren't Chicken Noodle) | Livestrong.com

This flavorful soup packs antioxidant-rich veggies and anti-inflammatory spices that help support a healthy immune system, according to an April 2013 study in the ‌International Journal of Preventive Medicine‌. While the chicken and kale are a good way to get vegetables and protein into your system, the herbs and veggies are what make it a detox soup. Plus, when you're feeling lousy it's a bonus that it only needs to simmer for about 20 minutes and can last for up to five days in the fridge.

Wh
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‘No place like home’: 315 Foodies launch app with discounts to local restaurants

A pair of entrepreneurs with a love of all things local has launched a new app focused on connecting Central New York foodies with local restaurants.

315 Foodies started out as a popular Facebook group, where 14,500 followers from 200 cities and 30 different countries shared recipes and food reviews.

The posts focused on Central New York favorites, including chicken riggies, half moons, Utica greens, salt potatoes, hot salad, tomato pies, fiddlehead ferns, black and white sandwiches, and mushr
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Five Minutes with Katie Beal Brown, founder of Lone River Ranch Water

was founded in 2019 by Texan native Katie Beal Brown. She showed the country one of Texas’ favorite cocktails rooted in the high desert of Far West Texas. If you haven’t seen it in stores already, Ranch Water is a hard seltzer with the taste of agave nectar and lime. It is available in Original, Spicy, Rio Red Grapefruit and Prickly Pear flavors along with the Lone River Ranch Rita Margarita.

How did you come up with the cocktail?

My family has been out in West Texas for over 100 years, and my
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FOX31 Denver •

7 places to go tubing around Colorado

DENVER (KDVR) — The landlocked Centennial State doesn’t have a spot next to the ocean, but there are still ways to cool off without a pool in your backyard — for many Coloradans, this includes tubing down creeks and rivers.


It doesn’t take much. All you need is a river that allows tubing and a tube.

Earlier this season, places like Clear Creek and Boulder Creek enforced tubing bans because the snowmelt rose water levels on creeks and river waters. Now, tubing bans on many popular creeks hav...
FOX31 Denver •

This Colorado carousel still runs over 100 years later

DENVER (KDVR) — A more than 100-year-old carousel in Colorado still runs with its original animals, motor and paint.


The Kit Carson County Carousel wasn’t even supposed to be in Kit Carson County. According to the carousel’s website, it was originally crafted for Elitch Gardens.


The Philadelphia Toboggan Company built the sixth carousel in 1905 for the amusement park, until the park decided it wanted a more modern carousel where the animals moved up and down.

In 1927, the carousel’s we...
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Poll: Favorite roadside attractions in Colorado

DENVER (KDVR) — Driving across Interstate 70 or to southern Colorado can take hours, but luckily there’s plenty to see along the way.

Whether you’re looking to stretch your legs during a long drive or see some of Colorado’s quirkiest attractions, these are some fan-favorite places to stop while on the road.


FOX31 turned to viewers and asked on Facebook, “What are your favorite roadside attractions?” Here are some responses.


Just off I-70 in Burlington lies the Kit Carson County Carousel...
FOX31 Denver •

Did you know? You can still tube on natural snow in Colorado

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado ski mountains are wrapped up for the winter, but the leftover snow isn’t done for the season just yet.


While it’s summer in Denver, Keystone Ski Resort was able to keep some of the cold thanks to an elevation of 11,640 feet. Now, the mountain is holding final rides with the leftover snow from the season — except it’s not with skis or a board, but with a snow tube in the summer.


In June, the resort pushed the remaining snow from the winter into two tubing lanes in...
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#TravelTuesday: Bathe like a Viking in Iceland’s Sky Lagoon

Most of Iceland’s hot springs take hours to get to but tucked away just south of Reykjavik is Sky Lagoon. You may have heard of Blue Lagoon in Iceland, which is a touristy man-made hot spring. Sky Lagoon is a lesser known geothermal hot spring just a short taxi drive away from the city. It’s one of the quickest to get to and, in my opinion, one of the best.

Sky Lagoon is essentially a spa. After walking through the windiest and coldest of days in Iceland, Sky Lagoon is a graceful juxtaposition
FOX31 Denver •

Airbnb: This is the top travel destination in Colorado

DENVER (KDVR) — The first half of 2023 took the popular vacation rental site by storm with a 10% increase in bookings from last year. Airbnb’s new set of data names the most popular summer destinations by state. But in Colorado, it’s not Vail or Telluride.

Airbnb named Granby as the top travel destination in Colorado, which isn’t exactly a surprise because it’s surrounded by the Rockies and overlooks the Continental Divide.

While Granby is known for being a winter destination because it’s near
FOX31 Denver •

Outdoor world records you can visit in Colorado

DENVER (KDVR) — Did you know Colorado is home to multiple outdoor world records?

FOX31 looked through the World Record Academy’s Colorado-based records. Here are some of the outdoor world records that are all within a few hours of Denver:

About 45 minutes away from Grand Junction lies the largest flat-topped mountain in the world. The Grand Mesa was formed millions of years ago and the top layer was formed about 10 million years ago. The area is about 500 square miles and the flat-topped mount
FOX31 Denver •

Colorado hot spring voted one of the best in US

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado has 93 known thermal areas, and one of the top hot springs in the country is only a three-hour drive and a short hike from Denver.

USA Today made a list of the top 10 hot springs in the U.S., and Colorado’s Strawberry Park Hot Spring claimed fifth place.

The year-round hot spring has five pools that vary from cool water to 104 degrees. Even in the summer, the hot spring is comfortable because the pools are at different temperatures.

You can decide which pool feels bes
FOX31 Denver •

5 fall trips to start planning for peak leaf season

DENVER (KDVR) — Fall colors are coming, and they’re expected to be brighter than ever. Peak foliage season isn’t for another month or two, but now’s the time to start booking your stay.

You won’t want to miss this season because the best spots are booked.

Plan ahead, because the fall colors are coming and these five places sell out fast:

It’s not just snow and ski slopes. Aspen is home to the Maroon Bells, which are two peaks in the Elk Mountains. It’s one of the most picturesque places in Co
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10 ways to beat those mid-winter blues in Central NY

Winters are tough. The days are short. It gets dark after 5 p.m. It’s cloudy. It’s cold. It’s winter in Syracuse.

The icy sidewalks and slushy highways are a good enough reason to never leave the house. While the cold season in CNY is grueling and the month of February is seemingly never ending, there are redeeming qualities when you spend the winter in CNY.

Buckle in, because the winter’s not over quite yet. Whether there’s snow or not, there’s always something to do. Here are 10 things that
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One-Tank Day Trips Near Some of Texas’ Major Cities

The weather in Texas is perfect this time of year! One way to enjoy it is to take a mini vacation or weekend retreat. Here are some places that are easy to get to on one tank of gas, and they offer lots of opportunities for outdoor entertainment.

Dripping Springs is home to many different Fall activities. Whether you’re looking for an outdoor adventure or a day filled with food and drinks, Dripping Springs is the spot for you.

If you’re with your family, the hike to the local swimming hole at
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Solo women travelers are changing their lives through social media — and you can too

Solo women travelers are changing their lives through social media — and you can too

Whether it’s exploring 17th century buildings in Warsaw, hiking in Crete, swimming in Bali, eating croissants in Paris or drinking wine in Tuscany, every solo trip with Julia Masselos, 26, is different. Maybe she’ll go to a cafe. Or on a bike ride. Or to a live concert. Maybe she’ll catch a flight to a different country. It doesn’t matter because she’s the one making decisions. She can do whatever she wants bec
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Not just chocolates and roses: 5 different ideas for a last-minute Valentine’s Day date in CNY

Valentine’s Day is approaching fast, and lots of traditional date spots might already be booked. If you don’t want to just get dinner (or if you forgot to book a restaurant), we’ve got some fun activities to do with your partner this Valentine’s Day. Here are five out-of-the-ordinary ideas for spending your Valentine’s Day out together.

1. Get hot and steamy at Saunacuse

Escape to the warmth without taking a vacation this Valentine’s Day. Book a private session with your partner in the infrare
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Sparkling Seasonal Lights that Sleigh this Holiday

It’s the season of giving, that’s why we’re giving you the best holiday lights around Texas. These decorations will instantly put you in the holiday spirit with their amazing light shows, music and performances. You can’t miss these spots during the winter season.

Now – Jan. 1, 2023, on select nights

Houston Botanic Garden, One Botanic Lane, Houston, 77017

15-minute intervals: $28 for adults and $18 for children

This is the second year for the internationally acclaimed lights and music eve
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Heigh-ho, Heigh-ho, It’s Hiking We Will Go

Hiking is an enjoyable experience that also offers a whole-body workout with both physical and mental benefits. This time of year is perfect for hiking and checking out the fall foliage. The parks and trails listed below are family-friendly with absolutely gorgeous outdoor views. So put on your hiking boots and go exploring this weekend.

This park offers all outdoor activities for you and your family. Even though it’s on Lake Buchanan, they have more to do than just water sports. You can play m

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FOX31 Denver •

Gordon Ramsay ‘means business’: Local chef describes her time on intense cooking show

DENVER (KDVR) — A local chef worked with world-class chef Gordon Ramsay on one of his most extreme cooking shows. While the show often features Ramsay’s infamous intensity, Ann Marie Stauber said she’d do it all over again.


Stauber first met Ramsay once before when he was opening up Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips in Las Vegas. Between a photo with the cooking legend, Stauber told Ramsay she was a line cook preparing eggs in the morning. According to Stauber, Ramsay told her to “Hurry up. We need...
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Pop star Olivia Rodrigo spotted at Denver brewery before show

DENVER (KDVR) — Pop star Olivia Rodrigo was seen around local spots in Denver before her show at Ball Arena on Tuesday.


You might recognize the 21-year-old on the street from her acting in two Disney shows along with one of her best-selling songs “driver’s license.” After her debut album “SOUR” came out in the spring of 2021, she’s more recently known for her newest album “Guts” released in 2023.


Rodrigo performed on Tuesday, but she was out and about around the Mile High City before her s...
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Sabrina Carpenter reveals tour stop at Ball Arena in November

DENVER (KDVR) — Sabrina Carpenter revealed she will be stopping in Denver during her newly announced tour, which begins this fall.


It’s been a busy year for Carpenter, who recently performed at Coachella and joined Taylor Swift on the international leg of her tour. She now has a new album “Short n’ Sweet” in the works, and she’s already announced her latest tour across North America this fall: “The Short n’ Sweet Tour.”

Even though the full album doesn’t come out until August, Carpenter ha...
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Ellen DeGeneres to stop in Denver during farewell tour

DENVER (KDVR) — Former talk show host Ellen DeGeneres just announced her final stand-up tour, and it includes a stop in Denver.


DeGeneres claimed a spot in the public eye after acting in “These Friends of Mine,” later renamed “Ellen.” DeGeneres has been a part of many TV series and movies, one of the most notable being the voice of Dory in “Finding Nemo.”

However, throughout her career, DeGeneres has become most well-known for her talk show, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” Her daytime TV show...
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Colorado farmer finds love on the dating show ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’

DENVER (KDVR) — One Colorado farmer had a big decision to make after joining the dating show “Farmer Wants a Wife.”

Brandon Rogers, a potato and barley farmer from Center, Colorado, was looking for someone to share his life with in his one-stop town – and he might’ve found it in episode 13 which premiered on Thursday.

Through the 12 episodes, four farmers brought back a group of girls to their farms, showing them their farming lifestyle, going on dates and meeting the families. But for the fin
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‘Love is Blind’ TV series seen filming around these Denver establishments

DENVER (KDVR) — Last April, the reality television series “Love is Blind” was casting singles in Denver. Now, the crew has been spotted in the Mile High City.

The series, which took off in 2020, is hosted by Nick and Vanessa Lachey. The show is like any other reality series — single people try to find their match and fall in love. However, this dating show comes with a catch, they must form an emotional connection without ever seeing each other face-to-face.

It takes a blind proposal for the m
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These spooky movies will be released this fall

DENVER (KDVR) — While spooky season is still a month out, there are a few scary films set to hit theaters soon. These movies vary in horror, from comically creepy to downright gruesome.

Depending on your threshold for thrillers, these movies will put you in the Halloween mood.

After Salem teens find a cursed knife, they are forced to play childhood games with a deadly turn. You may recognize one of the stars, Natalia Dyer, as “Nancy Wheeler” from the popular TV series “Stanger Things.”

Once y
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12 Bone-Chilling Serial Killer Documentaries on Netflix Now

When it comes to true-crime documentaries breaking down the heinous misdeeds of some of the most well-known serial killers of all time, Netflix has the genre on lock. They don't only have documentaries about the world's most notorious killers, though — some docs also shed light on lesser-known murderers you haven't heard of before.

While there are no jump scares in documentaries like in regular horror movies, these series are even more chilling because they explore true stories that will leave
TLM •

Five Minutes with Actress Gabrielle Ruiz

starred on Broadway. She is known as ‘Valencia Perez’ on the CW’s Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning, critically-acclaimed musical comedy series “ ” (now available on Netflix). As a Rio Grande Valley native, she developed her dancing and singing skills in Texas. Now she’s taken her craft across the country and

What were you doing in Texas recently?

I was at a benefit fundraiser for Impact Arts. Flint & Stone is the company that is raising a collaboration with Impact Arts, and Flint & Stone an
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Five Minutes with Paulina Chávez, star of Netflix’s “Fate: The Winx Saga”

about her role on Netflix’s Top 10 series .” Her character Flora is a caring and compassionate person who cares for the Earth, nature and her friends. Chávez also starred as the lead, Ashley Garcia, in Netflix’s “The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia” and “Ashley Garcia: Genius in Love.”

How did you get into acting?

Oh my goodness. So my mom is a teacher. I went to the same elementary school she taught at when we moved to San Antonio. They had a theater program, and I would always stay after

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FOX31 Denver •

Aurora City Council removes public call line from meetings after ‘racist comments’

DENVER (KDVR) — On Monday, the Aurora City Council removed the public call line from their meetings after Mayor Mike Coffman said racist comments were made during a previous meeting.


The Aurora City Council voted to amend the rules concerning public comment after Coffman said racist comments were made. Coffman said a call-in-line affected other communities as well, where one city stopped the line after calls came in from around the country.

The council members voted in agreement to end the...
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Police clear threat about ‘explosive device’ at Englewood schools

DENVER (KDVR) — Englewood police cleared an anonymous tip about an “explosive device” at the campus that houses Englewood High School, Englewood Middle School and the Englewood Leadership Academy on Tuesday afternoon.


At noon, the Englewood Police Department said they were investigating a threat inside the combined building. Police said the students were in lockdown and were being evacuated from the building while K-9 officers and a bomb squad cleared the building.

Just before 1 p.m., polic...
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‘I was going to die’: Boy recalls friend getting shot in face in Jeffco, affidavit states

DENVER (KDVR) — A Mountain View council member is accused of shooting a teenager in the face on Tuesday while the boy was reportedly looking for a spot to take homecoming pictures. The affidavit for Brent Metz, 38, was released on Thursday, which included a statement from the witness who watched his 17-year-old friend get shot in the head.


According to the affidavit, on Tuesday, the two boys were looking for a spot to take homecoming pictures in Ken Caryl Valley when they stumbled upon a hous...
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Social media threats to several Colorado schools prompts police response, investigation

DENVER (KDVR) — Several schools across Colorado are either increasing police presence or canceling classes altogether on Monday after reports of several social media threats.


The Vail Police Department said there was a social media post targeting schools across Colorado, and even into Texas. While schools in their area weren’t named in the post, they decided to increase patrol presence at schools like Vail Mountain School and Red Sandstone Elementary.

Meanwhile, Northridge High School in Gr...
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Former Denver cardiologist convicted of drugging, assaulting multiple women

DENVER (KDVR) — On Tuesday, former Denver cardiologist Stephen Matthews was convicted after being accused of drugging and sexually assaulting multiple women he met on dating apps.


Matthews was charged with 38 counts relating to what the prosecution said were patterns of alleged sexual assaults. The jury deemed Matthews guilty on all counts except counts 23, 24 and 25.

The not-guilty charges include assault – sexual assault incapable of appraising nature, sexual assault physically helpless a...
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Alexander Mountain Fire expands beyond 7,600 acres, 5K evacuated

DENVER (KDVR) — A wildfire burning in northern Colorado west of Loveland had expanded to 7,648 acres at 1% containment as of 8:30 p.m. Wednesday.


The Alexander Mountain Fire began shortly before noon on Monday in the mountains west of Sylvan Dale Ranch. Several road closures and mandatory evacuations remain in place.


A map of the evacuation and pre-evacuation areas is below.

No cause for the fire had been determined as of Wednesday afternoon. Anyone with information was asked to contact...
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1 dead, 4 firefighters injured in Stone Canyon Fire near Lyons

DENVER (KDVR) — The Stone Canyon Fire that began in Boulder County on Tuesday forced evacuations and road closures. As of Wednesday just before 7:30 p.m., the fire was estimated at 1,548 acres with 20% containment.


The Boulder County Sheriff reported one death in the blaze after human remains were discovered in one of the residences. An investigation is underway to determine the identity and cause of death.


The Stone Canyon Fire began Tuesday afternoon in a neighborhood north of Lyons. Ev...
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Colorado DMV works to restore statewide services affected by global outage

DENVER (KDVR) — The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles is one of many services from around Colorado that is affected by the global technology outage.


On Friday morning, the DMV said due to the “CrowdStrike incident,” the outage is affecting most of its services. This includes:


The DMV said there is no timeline for when services will be restored, but people can follow its social media pages for updates.


According to the Associated Press, this is an ongoing problem as major companies ar...
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RTD experiencing significant delays caused by global tech outage

DENVER (KDVR) — The Regional Transportation District is experiencing significant delays on Friday following the ongoing global technology outage that caused “communications failure” on many RTD lines.


RTD posted on X about the incident just before 6 a.m. saying the D Line is suspended between Interstate 25/Broadway and Union Station after a “communications failure.” RTD also posted that there was limited service on the E, H, R and W Lines.


RTD confirmed with FOX31 that is part of the worl...
FOX31 Denver •

King Soopers mass shooting suspect’s attorneys ask for new judge

DENVER (KDVR) — Defense attorneys for the Boulder King Soopers shooting suspect are asking for a new judge after a motion claims the judge isn’t impartial to the case.


On July 12, defense attorneys for suspect Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa filed an order to recuse Judge Ingrid Bakke, providing evidence in the motion where the attorneys believe Bakke has a “probability of actual bias” that affects the suspect’s right to a fair trial.

“Since the beginning of this case, she has been pushing to move th...
FOX31 Denver •

Investigation launched in Dolores County after 23% of voters didn’t receive ballots

DENVER (KDVR) — A ballot recount and an investigation are being held after a reported 23% of active voters in Dolores County didn’t receive their ballots for the state primary election.


A spokesperson for the Secretary of State’s Office told FOX31 that Dolores County Clerk Lana Hancock informed the department of this issue on July 1.

On July 3, Director of Elections Judd Choate sent a letter to Hancock recounting that based on her report, as many as 376 voters, 23% of active voters in the c...
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Former Broncos player Terrell Davis says he was handcuffed on United flight

DENVER (KDVR) — Terrell Davis spoke out after he said he was put in handcuffs with no explanation while aboard a United Airlines flight on Saturday.


Davis, a former Denver Broncos player, recounted the events on his Instagram on Monday. He said he was on a flight from Denver to Orange County, California, with his wife, two sons and daughter.

During the flight, Davis said his son asked for a cup of ice and the attendant either “didn’t hear or ignored his request.” He claimed he tapped the...
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Trial delayed for third suspect in deadly rock-throwing case

DENVER (KDVR) — The trial for Joseph Koenig has been delayed. He is one of three people arrested in 2023 in connection to the rock-throwing crime spree that killed a 20-year-old woman.


According to the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office, on Tuesday, the judge granted a motion allowing Koenig to undergo a mental health evaluation.

At this time, it’s unknown when the trial will reconvene. Koenig will go to the state hospital for evaluation, and once the results of the evaluation are...
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8 facing charges for entering abandoned missile silo in Colorado

DENVER (KDVR) – Eight people are facing trespassing charges after entering an abandoned missile silo near Deer Trail.


The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office told FOX31 that two 18-year-olds were cited for second-degree criminal trespass while the other six juveniles face second-degree criminal trespass charges filed through the district court due to their ages.

The incident occurred when rescuers were called to the scene in the early morning hours of May 5. Rescuers found one teen was in cri...
FOX31 Denver •

Wheat Ridge police officer finds live rattlesnake in car during drug bust

DENVER (KDVR) — One Wheat Ridge police officer found a lot more than the common paraphernalia when he was searching a car for drugs.


While checking park trailheads on Sunday night, an officer saw a car with drug paraphernalia in it. According to the department’s social media, the owner arrived at the vehicle in Prospect Park and told police the car was lent to a friend.

The owner allowed an officer to search the vehicle, and the officer found a lot more than drugs in the car.


While the...
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Former social worker sentenced after making false child abuse claims

DENVER (KDVR) — Former Arapahoe County social worker Robin Niceta was convicted of making false child abuse claims against a member of Aurora City Council and sentenced to four years in prison.


Niceta was convicted of a felony count of attempting to influence a public servant and a misdemeanor charge after she made an anonymous tip in 2022 falsely accusing Aurora City Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky of sexually abusing her son. 


At the time of the accusation, Niceta was in a romantic relati...
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Bill to reintroduce wolverines to Colorado becomes law: Here’s what happens next

DENVER (KDVR) — Two months ago, lawmakers proposed a bill that aimed to reintroduce the North American wolverine to Colorado. On Monday, Gov. Jared Polis signed the bill, making it law.


In November, the federal government listed the North American wolverine as a threatened species, largely due to climate change. Colorado Parks and Wildlife estimates less than 400 wolverines exist in the continental United States.

Experts believe parts of the high country could be an ideal habitat for wolve...
FOX31 Denver •

Littleton bus aide facing 10 new charges after allegedly abusing at-risk student

DENVER (KDVR) — A former Littleton bus aide who allegedly abused an at-risk student is facing 10 additional charges, according to the district attorney’s office.

Kiarra Monte Laron Jones, 29, is facing eight charges of third-degree assault – knowing/reckless injury and two charges of child abuse – knowing/reckless- bodily injury, according to DA’s office.

The 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office originally charged in Jones April on one felony count of third-degree assault against an at-ris
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Plane crashes in front yard of Arvada home, neighbors pull victims from wreckage

DENVER (KDVR) — A plane crashed into the front yard of an Arvada home Friday morning, hitting multiple objects on the way down and sending four passengers to the hospital.

Officers received reports of the crash around 9:30 a.m., according to the Arvada Police Department. On scene, they found that a plane struck a fence and tree at Oberon Road and Balsam Street before crashing into the yard of a home at the corner of Oberon Road and Brentwood Street.

The plane burst into flames after crashing,
FOX31 Denver •

Truck stolen in Boulder while couple was sleeping in attached camper

DENVER (KDVR) — A couple sleeping in a camper in Boulder were quickly awakened after they felt the vehicle rolling. They realized that while they slept someone had stolen the truck attached to the camper, taking the car, camper and couple along with him.

The Boulder Police Department tweeted about the incident, which took place earlier in June.

The night started with a man, a woman and their dog sleeping in a friend’s camper parked outside her apartment, police said. In the middle of the night
FOX31 Denver •

Denver police: Suspect in custody after gunfire reported near 18th and Curtis

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Police Department has a suspect in custody after the sound of gunshots was reported near 18th Street and Curtis Street on Monday morning.

The shots were heard around 10 a.m. Shortly after, police closed a one-block radius in the 1700 block of Curtis Street and announced a shelter-in-place.

FOX31 was on the scene where police taped off the area. Police were continually arriving, including SWAT, the crime negotiation team and others.

During this time, Denver police sa
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3 children found after missing in Arvada for nearly 24 hours

DENVER (KDVR) – Nearly 24 hours later, three missing children who were last seen around Terrace Park on Thursday afternoon were found on Friday morning.

A father from Colorado Springs told FOX31 that he dropped his three children off at a babysitter’s house in Arvada before heading to work on Thursday. The kids were seen around the park in the early afternoon, but when they didn’t come back, the caregiver began to worry, the Arvada Police Department told FOX31 in an interview.

The Arvada Polic
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Club Q shooter avoids death penalty, sentenced to additional 55 life terms

DENVER (KDVR) — Anderson Lee Aldrich was sentenced to 55 life terms after pleading guilty to federal hate crime and gun charges for killing five people and injuring 19 others at Club Q, an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs.

Aldrich, who is now 24 and uses they/them pronouns, was dressed in an orange jail uniform and wore handcuffs and chains around his ankles during the proceeding, where FOX31’s Vicente Arenas was present.

Aldrich answered several of the judge’s questions but did not give a
FOX31 Denver •

Angry parents address Littleton school board about shocking school bus video

Former school bus aide fired, arrested and accused of abusing students

LITTLETON, Colo. (KDVR) — Angry parents in Littleton addressed the school board for the first time since a video was made public showing a school bus aide allegedly abusing a nonverbal student.

Dozens of parents packed the board room Thursday at Littleton Public Schools headquarters to share their frustrations and anger with district leadership.

One parent, Blake McBride, told board members he was contacted by investigator
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Rocky Mountain Showdown pauses rivalry game for the next 5 years

DENVER (KDVR) — The Rocky Mountain Showdown, a rivalry between the University of Colorado Buffaloes and the Colorado State University Rams, is set for Saturday, but this is the last game of the tradition for the next five years.


The two Colorado teams play in separate conferences, but the schools create a deal where the teams would play each other in pre-scheduled matches, usually every few years.


However, the schools are taking a break after Saturday.

In 2021, the two schools signed a...
FOX31 Denver •

Durango hiker completes 500-mile Colorado Trail in fastest known time

DENVER (KDVR) — The Colorado Trail is a 500-mile-long hike from Denver to Durango. On average, it takes people four to six weeks to complete, but one Durango resident hiked it in 10 and a half days — the fastest known time in the world.


In mid-August, Brent Herring started in Waterton Canyon “like a doe-eyed freshman,” as he described in his entries about the 10-and-a-half-day hike. On the first day, he said he clocked 51 miles, which started his journey of walking over 45 miles on average pe...
FOX31 Denver •

Ex-Broncos player Terrell Davis says he’s been banned from flying with United

DENVER (KDVR) — After former Denver Broncos player Terrell Davis said he was handcuffed and taken off a United Airlines flight in front of his family, Davis said the airline sent him a travel ban notice.


Davis posted on his Instagram Tuesday morning with a screenshot of an email that appears to have been sent by United’s Passenger Incident Review Committee.


The email said United’s policy is to “delay or refuse any passenger whose conduct or condition threatens the safety of the employees...
FOX31 Denver •

Video released: Terrell Davis handcuffed, removed from United flight

DENVER (KDVR) – After former Broncos player Terrell Davis was handcuffed and taken off a United Airlines flight in front of his family, Davis’ attorneys released a video of the “traumatizing experience.”


The video shows an FBI agent along with another enforcement officer taking Davis off the flight while the rest of the passengers were still onboard. It appears Davis goes willingly in the video.

Davis’s attorney, Parker Stinar, said he plans to file a lawsuit on behalf of the family in the...
FOX31 Denver •

Colorado has some of the most Olympic-qualified athletes in the US

DENVER (KDVR) – The opening ceremonies for the 2024 Summer Olympics start next Friday, and there are going to be plenty of familiar Coloradan faces on the television screen.


U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team players Sophia Smith and Mallory Swanson as well as Boston Celtics’ player Derrick White will be three Coloradans representing Team USA, along with 26 others from the Centennial State who qualified.

In total, over 700 athletes in the United States have qualified for the Summer Olympics...
FOX31 Denver •

Denver Broncos reveal their ‘Mount Rushmore.’ What do you think?

DENVER (KDVR) — The “Mount Rushmore” trend hitting the internet has people choose the most historic faces they would carve in stone. On Thursday, the NFL released the Denver Broncos’ “Mount Rushmore.”


Replacing George Washington on Mount Rushmore is Shannon Sharpe, a former tight end who played for the Broncos for 12 seasons. Sharpe was the seventh-round draft pick of the Broncos in 1990, and the NFL refers to Sharpe as “one of the greatest tight ends – and biggest trash talkers – ever to pla...
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Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone buys Highlands Ranch house for nearly $7M

DENVER (KDVR) — A Highlands Ranch house that overlooks the mountains with a tennis court and pool in the backyard was on the market until Michael and Jocelyn toured it.


Head coach Michael Malone hit the Denver Nuggets‘ court in 2015 and led the team through their first franchise championship.

Now, the coach is investing in more than just the basketball team.


The broker, Tina Christensen, said she threw a catered VIP/broker’s open at the Highlands Ranch house. The Malones came about 30...
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Randy Gregory sues Broncos, NFL on claims of disability, employment discrimination

DENVER (KDVR) — On Wednesday, Randy Gregory, a former linebacker for the Denver Broncos, filed a disability and employment discrimination lawsuit against the NFL and the Broncos.


The lawsuit claims that both violated the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act.


The lawsuit stated that the situation started in February 2023 when Gregory was prescribed Dronabinol, a synthetic cannabis, because other medications weren’t treating his diagnosis of social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorde...
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Colorado Christian University’s golf team brings home first-ever NCAA Division II title

DENVER (KDVR) – The Colorado Christian University Cougars golf team claimed a national title for the first time in history.


The Cougars faced the University of North Georgia for Saturday’s NCAA Division II national championship in Florida. While the Cougars were able to pull out a win, it came down to the very end.

CCU provided details of the match-up in a media release.


Cougars’ senior Dylan Arthur was the first to finish with a round of 67, beating his opponent by five strokes, accord...
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Denver Nuggets post worst playoff loss in franchise history

DENVER (KDVR) — While the Denver Nuggets only needed one more win to finish the series against the Minnesota Timberwolves and head to the Western Conference finals, they couldn’t pull it off and they weren’t even close.


The team lost by almost a record-breaking amount.


From the Minnesota Timberwolves leading 2-0 at the start of the series to the Nuggets destroying the Timberwolves with a 55-foot long shot. Between a heat pack thrown on the court and a six-figure fine, it’s safe to say the...
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Season 3 of ‘Coach Prime’ coming out soon

DENVER (KDVR) — University of Colorado Buffaloes fans, mark your calendars. Season three of “Coach Prime” is coming out soon.


Buffs head football coach Deion Sanders, also known as Coach Prime, took the Centennial State by storm last season when he signed onto a team that only won one game in the 2022-23 season.

Sanders, a former NFL star, not only caught the eye of Coloradans with his intensity and swagger, but he also turned into a household name after he became known as the coach who tur...
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‘He was paid to act excited’: Fans poke fun at Jokic’s lackluster reaction to MVP award

DENVER (KDVR) — Nikola Jokic won the NBA Most Valuable Player award for the third time on Wednesday, becoming the ninth player in history to do so. The Denver Nuggets posted a video of Jokic’s celebration showing his “excitement.”



The Nuggets posted a video on TikTok showing Jokic partly raising his arms and shaking his wrists with a grin. All he said was, “Excited.”



His seemingly muted reaction didn’t go unnoticed by NBA fans.


After the Nuggets posted the video on TikTok, fan...
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Nuggets came back from a 2-game deficit in ’94, but can they do it again?

DENVER (KDVR) — With the most recent championship under the Denver Nuggets‘ belt, this year isn’t looking as promising after the Minnesota Timberwolves claimed their second win in the conference semifinals on Monday.

While it’s too late for a series sweep, it’s not the first time in history the Nuggets have been down the first two games of a playoff series.

In 1994, the Nuggets found themselves in a similar situation during the first round of the playoffs when the team lost the first two games
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How bad are the Colorado Rockies, really?

DENVER (KDVR) — The Colorado Rockies had some fairly bad seasons over the years — but the Rockies hit rock bottom when the team tallied its worst season in franchise history last year with 59 wins and 103 losses before the season was even over.

That said, you can’t necessarily judge a team by its previous seasons. Many MLB teams went from worst to first within a year, tackling unlikely franchise comebacks.

Remember when the Boston Red Sox went from 69 wins, landing themselves in last place in
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‘Way to get the fans what they don’t want’: Fans react to new Denver Broncos uniforms

DENVER (KDVR) — On Monday, the Denver Broncos released new uniforms for the first time in almost 30 years – but fans haven’t welcomed the new look just yet.

Before the new uniforms were released to the public, fans were hoping the uniforms would be a throwback resembling the “Orange Crush” uniforms from the 1980s.

The Broncos teased the uniforms on X almost a month ago, and DraftKings responded to the tweet with, “Just bring these back” and a photo of John Elway in his orange uniform and blue
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NBA bans Raptors’ Jontay Porter after wagering bet made $1.1 million

DENVER (KDVR) — The NBA banned Toronto Raptors’ Jontay Porter, brother of Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr., after an investigation found that Porter changed his participation in games for betting purposes.

The NBA was investigating betting issues with Porter in two games on Jan. 26 and March 20, according to ESPN. During these two games, there was an increased betting interest which turned out to be the biggest money makers for both nights.

On Wednesday morning, the league released a sta
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Rockies hit another record: Worst opening day in franchise history

DENVER (KDVR) — After the Colorado Rockies broke the franchise record for the most losses in one season last year, the team could only go in 2024 – but maybe not right away.

On Thursday, the Rockies kicked off the first game of the season against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the defending National League champions.

The game was close when the D-backs hit two runs in the first inning and the Rockies came back with one run in the second, which ended up being the Rockies’ only time on the scoreboard
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Running onto a sports field isn’t just 15 seconds of fame, it’s also trespassing

DENVER (KDVR) — While running onto a sports field might be seen as a way to give you fame, it could also give you jail time.

Running onto a sports field has different consequences in different states. While it’s widely considered trespassing, every state’s laws are different.

When it comes to Colorado, running onto a sports field is considered trespassing, according to the Denver Police Department. It can vary from a fine to jail time, depending on the courts and what charges they may face.

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Is it really easier to hit a home run at Coors Field?

DENVER (KDVR) — While it may not seem like it with the Rockies record this year, it is scientifically easier to hit a home run at Coors Field. But it’s not necessarily a home-field advantage. Like most phenomena in Denver, it has to do with the elevation of the Mile High City.

Coors Field is known as an “easier field” because it hit a record-setting 303 home runs in 1999, according to the Colorado Rockies website. The Rockies estimated that a home run hit 400 feet in Yankee Stadium (sea-level)
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Seniors Coming to Terms With the End

There’s 10 minutes left in the soccer game. The scoreboard reads 1-1. A defender sweeps the feet of Ava Bligh and the referee blows the deafening whistle. Bligh lines up for a free kick, just outside of the half line. She approximates this to be a 50 yard kick to edge the ball near the goal. The opposing goal keeper eyes the forwards, waiting for a lofted ball outside the box. Bligh lines up, sizes up the goal, takes five steps out and one step to the left. She charges the ball, sweeping her leg