Tag: Local News
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Denver gas prices dropped 42 cents in past week
Prices for a gallon of gas in Denver now sit around $4.19, offering summer travelers and their wallets much-needed relief. Following spiking gas prices after the start of the Iran war, the Denver average is now 26 cents lower than a month ago and 42 cents lower than last week, according to GasBuddy, which surveyed…
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1 killed, 2 hurt in Highlands Ranch after driver strikes pedestrians on sidewalk
HIGHLANDS RANCH — Three people who were on a sidewalk were struck by a driver who left the roadway, hit them and then kept going, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. One of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene. The two others were taken to area hospitals with serious injuries. According to…
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Tapped: Facing similar drought conditions, Utah declares emergency while Colorado relies on Phase 2 response
Editor’s Note: The Denver metro region sits at the center of one of the American West’s most complex and consequential water challenges. This series examines the interconnected systems that determine how the region secures, stores, and conserves its water while navigating the competing demands of fast‑growing urban communities and the increasingly unpredictable mountain snowpack that…
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Denver weather: Clouds and rain as temperatures cool
It’ll be a gloomy and wet day in Denver on Friday. The National Weather Service said to expect a 40% chance of rain from noon until the end of the day, with a high of 68 degrees. Forecasters warn that the rain could turn into thunderstorms after 3 p.m., with cloud-to-ground lightning strikes being the…
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Denver weather: Sunny and warm with light winds
Denver is expected to have a near picture-perfect day on Tuesday. The National Weather Service said to expect a warm, sunny day with a high near 69. Winds are forecasted to be light, only reaching up to 11 mph. The good weather seems to be a constant throughout the state. Colorado’s mountains could receive some…
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Students fight ‘fast’ trend with hand-me-downs, thrifting in fashion show
Hand-me-downs get a bad rap. But students in a fashion design class at Standley Lake High School took secondhand clothing, all from Plato’s Closet in Westminster, and created new outfits which they sported in a runway show on April 3. The show, which took place during the school-wide prom assembly, was an opportunity for students…
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Denver weather: Red Flag Warning despite cooler temperatures and clear skies
A cooler but mostly sunny day is on tap for Denver on Friday. The National Weather Service said to expect temperatures to be cool throughout the state, with the high for Denver around 53 degrees. Winds are forecasted to be stronger than normal, reaching gusts of up to 36 mph. Despite the cooler temperature, Denver…
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Denver weather: Sunny, warm and breezy
After a brief stint of rain, the Denver area will once again see a warm and sunny spring day. The National Weather Service said to expect a high near 72 with strong winds throughout the day. Wind gusts could reach up to 70 mph. The increased temperature and breezy conditions bring with them the return…
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Denver Ice Cream Shop Bracket reaches championship matchup. Vote now.
And then there were two. The Denver Gazette’s readers narrowed the field from the Final Four down to the Championship two in our annual March Madness-style bracket. A total of 1,955 ballots were cast in the Final Four round. It shattered the record for most votes in Denver Gazette March Madness history. Little Man Ice…
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Supreme Court rules rejects Colorado’s ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for children
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday handed a Colorado counselor a victory over the state’s “conversion therapy” ban on minors, concluding that the law represents an “egregious form of content discrimination.” The justices ruled 8-1 that Colorado’s conversion therapy law regulates speech based on viewpoints by permitting the counselor to “express acceptance and support for clients exploring their identity…