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Movie rundown for the weekend through Oct. 5: ‘The Smashing Machine’ opens
OPENING “Anemone” — (Drama, R, 121 minutes). A man goes on a journey in the Northern England woods to reconnect with his estranged hermit brother. “Bone Lake” — (Horror, R, 94 minutes). When a couple on vacation must share a mansion at a secluded estate with another couple, a dream getaway turns into a battle…
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How many federal employees have been furloughed in Colorado?
It remains unclear how many federal employees exactly have been furloughed or fired following the failure of Democrats and Republicans to reach a deal to fund government operations. But some information have begun to trickle in. A military spokesperson said 1,529 civilians have been placed on furlough from Peterson Space Force Base due to the…
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As Yom Kippur unfolds, Denver Jews are drawn into conversations about Gaza
As every year, the Jewish New Year is the moment Jews here in Colorado converge for family celebrations and flock to their congregations for worship on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. This year, it’s also a moment when events are rapidly converging around the war in Gaza, as Israeli forces close in on Gaza City,…
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First-degree murder charge filed against woman who allgedly stabbed mother to death in Westminster
The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday the filing of murder charges against a woman accused of fatally stabbing her mother in Westminster on Sunday. Sarah Riste, 37, faces a first-degree murder charge in connection with the fatal stabbing of her mother inside a home along 92nd Place in Westminster, according to a news…
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Motorcyclist dies after crash into barrier, then hit by motorist on I-70 Wednesday night
A motorcyclist died overnight Thursday after crashing into the Interstate 70 eastbound center barrier and then hit by a vehicle traveling in the eastbound direction. Police first announced they were investigating the scene of a crash in the area of the I-70 and North Tennyson Street, the Denver Police Department said on social media just…
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Kia Telluride gets stuck near Telluride, closing Colorado mountain pass
It might be peak fall color season in the Telluride area, but those who hoped to take in the view from the infamous Black Bear Pass or the popular via ferrata route might hit a snag. According to the San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office, Black Bear Pass has been closed until further notice due to…
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Teen motorcyclist dead after crash in Aurora Wednesday afternoon
An 18-year-old died in the hospital after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing in Aurora Wednesday afternoon. The teen was riding the motorcycle on East Smoky Hill Road around 3 p.m. Wednesday when he lost control in a curve and crashed, the Aurora Police Department said in a news release Wednesday. He was taken…
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Colorado bingo night: It’s all about the prizes, not so much the charity
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It’s a Thursday night at Bingo Oasis in Northglenn. Located on the outer edge of a nondescript strip mall just west of I-25, it has a simple façade sign advertising what goes on behind the mirrored and postered windows: BINGO. About the only giveaway to the activity there is that the 50 or so cars…
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Colorado’s $110M bingo industry is littered with loopholes — and hardly anyone is watching
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Editor’s note: This is the first in a three-part series examing Colorado’s $110 million charitable gaming industry. Colorado’s charitable gaming industry – hundreds of bingo nights and raffle drawings across the state – is a $110-million-a-year enterprise that for decades has operated with thin oversight and little actual financial return to the charities the law…
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Denver weather: Sunny and warm Thursday, potential record-tying heat Friday
Sunny conditions Thursday are forecast, with one more warm day coming on Friday before a shift to cooler weather and potential rain showers during the weekend around metro Denver. Denverites can expect sunny skies today, with a high near 83, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder. Light and variable winds become southeast between…