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Will Denver’s dueling underground music fests face off at once?
John Moore
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Updated 18 minutes ago
Less than a year ago, local music fans collectively pondered whether the summer music festival might be dead in Denver. (To our credit, we opined in this space: “Categorically not.” Actually, our exact words were: “Don’t be daft, punk!”) But...
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Broncos QB Bo Nix, wife Izzy welcomed birth of first child on his 26th birthday
Chris Tomasson
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Updated 48 minutes ago
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Avalanche add defenseman Nick Blankenburg in trade with Nashville Predators
Evan Rawal
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Updated 42 minutes ago
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Secretary Hegseth: U.S. is ‘winning decisively’
Wire Services
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Updated 1 hour ago
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday said that the U.S. is quickly gaining air superiority over Iran but that America cannot stop all air attacks. He signaled a longer timeframe for the U.S. war in Iran, saying it will...
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Denver Nuggets will still be without multiple forwards vs. Lakers
Vinny Benedetto
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Updated 2 hours ago
David Adelman is not going to get his wish. A few weeks ago, the Nuggets coach hoped his team would be at full strength for the final 20 games of the regular season. The Nuggets will be without three forwards...
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Colorado declares measles outbreak after third case linked to Broomfield school
Nicole C. Brambila nico.brambila@denvergazette.com
nico.brambila@denvergazette.com
Updated 2 hours ago
An unvaccinated Adams County child who tested positive for measles is tied to a case from Broomfield High School last month, leading state health officials to declare an outbreak. Colorado has four measles cases to date, amid a national outbreak....
Federal audit finds $77.8M in improper Medicaid payments for Colorado autism therapy
Nicole C. Brambila nico.brambila@denvergazette.com
nico.brambila@denvergazette.com
Updated 2 hours ago
Colorado’s Medicaid payments for a therapeutic program for individuals with autism increased 172% in four years, prompting a federal audit by the Office of the Inspector General. Auditors found Colorado made $77.8 million in improper Medicaid payments for Applied Behavior...
Almost 40 apply for board to oversee revitalization of Colfax Avenue
Kyla Pearce
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Updated 2 hours ago
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Chris Marve quickly thrust into new role as CU Buffs defensive coordinator
Tyler King tyler.king@gazette.com
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Updated 2 hours ago
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Tyler King tyler.king@gazette.com
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Kaleigh Kurtz brings NWSL ‘Ironwoman’ streak to Denver Summit FC
Kyle Fredrickson
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Updated 1 hour ago
GLENDALE — Kaleigh Kurtz holds National Women’s Soccer League records for consecutive regular-season minutes, games and starts. The veteran center back now brings her legendary durability as the defensive anchor for Denver Summit FC in its inaugural NWSL campaign. Kurtz,...
Kyle Fredrickson
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