Tag: Arkansas
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Lucky $1.8 billion Powerball winner may never be known
One lucky player has won a $1.817 billion Powerball jackpot in Wednesday’s Christmas Eve drawing, ending a three-month winless streak. The winning ticket, sold in Arkansas, marked the second time a Powerball jackpot has been won in the state. The first time was in 2010. The winning numbers were 04, 25, 31, 52 and 59, with the…
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Aggressive bear forces campers to defend themselves throughout entire night in Arkansas
Prior to the last few weeks, it had been at least a decade since any bear attack had been reported in Arkansas. Recently, however, two people have been killed by bears in ‘The Natural State,’ with another night-long encounter sure to raise the neck hairs of outdoor recreators. The state’s first fatal attack since at…
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Denver Broncos free agency: 5 things to know about ILB Dre Greenlaw
The Denver Gazette examines each new roster addition to the Broncos through free agency with five things to know about inside linebacker Dre Greenlaw: 1. Arkansas forever Greenlaw is a proud son of Arkansas. He grew up in the state and starred in football at Fayetteville High School. He also played college for the Razorbacks.…
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Lotus band member and son missing after kayaking in Arkansas
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A member of Colorado band Lotus and his son went missing after a kayaking trip on Beaver Lake in Arkansas Thursday. On Thursday morning, Chuck Morris, the percussionist in Lotus, and his son Charley left to go kayaking on Beaver Lake near Fayetteville, Arkansas, according…
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Colorado prep star Assane Diop commits to CU Buffs, Baye Fall to Arkansas
The top-rated basketball prospects in Colorado made their college decisions, and the CU Buffs continued their roll on the recruiting trail. Baye Fall (6-10, 210) — a five-star recruit and Top-15 national prospect — picked Arkansas over finalists Auburn, Rutgers and Seton Hall. Assane Diop (6-10, 190) — a four-star recruit and Top-100 national prospect —…
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Dollar General to build large distribution facility in Aurora
Discount retailer Dollar General (NYSE:DG) closed the deal on 75 acres of land in Aurora to build a 919,000-square-foot distribution center that could employ up to 400 people, according to multiple news releases. The land is located on the HighPoint Elevated industrial and logistics park, off East 64th Avenue and E-470, in Aurora. Hyde Development…
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Metro Moves | Slim Chickens opens Parker location
Welcome to The Denver Gazette’s Metro Moves. You’ll get the latest metro Denver openings, closings, hiring and promotion briefs here. To submit your company’s news, drop an email to [email protected]. Now Open Slim Chickens, a quick-service restaurant, opened Monday morning in Parker, off South Parker Road and Pine Lane — just south of E-470. It’s…
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NEWS | Some Coloradans’ drinking water still has highest radium levels in the nation
In rural areas along the Arkansas River, turning on the tap can mean a dose of radioactive water, with some of the nation’s highest recorded drinking water radium levels. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
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NBA mock draft: Denver Nuggets add guard depth at No. 26
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Teams across the NBA will be looking to follow the Milwaukee Bucks’ lead by adding a player capable of bringing a championship to their city in Thursday’s draft. Here’s a shot at predicting the first round, including the Denver Nuggets’ pick at No. 26. 1. Detroit Pistons Cade Cunningham, G, Oklahoma State The hardest part…
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Rockies 2021 MLB Draft: Every pick for rounds 11-20
The 2021 MLB Draft is over and the Rockies have 21 new faces in their system. From outfielder Benny Montgomery, who they selected at No. 8 overall, to their 20 other picks, the Rockies feel as though they had a successful draft. “The scouting principles and the philosophies we hold true, we held true to…