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'A hobby became a vocation': Memory Lane in Windsor is closing

This is a story about how people support small business and in this case, it's not a bad thing that a downtown Main Street USA store is closing in Windsor.

This Colorado Girl Scout won’t quit as she pitches Thin Mints and life lessons

This is a story about determination, told through the lens of a Girl Scout who refuses to let rejection slow her down.

Denver woman, 94, knits hundreds of hats for local students each year

At 94, Cherie “hat lady” Eickstaedt knits hundreds of colorful winter hats each year, wrapping local students in warmth and kindness.

Meet the husband and wife duo behind Meats and Sweets

Denver7's Maggy Wolanske explores how one small business did not stop when times got tough and instead found solutions in the community to keep going.

Broncos QB Bo Nix, wife Izzy welcome first child Feb. 25 — on Bo's birthday

"Riley Belle Nix arrived on her dad’s birthday — 2/25/26 at 4:45pm, 6 lbs 11 oz," Izzy shared on Instagram.

New research looks at equine therapy's impact on the horses providing it

Denver7 has covered the long-lasting impact equine therapy has on children, but a team at CSU Spur is turning that question around by researching the effects of these therapy services on horses.

Colorado zero-waste grocery store to be featured on 'Shark Tank'

Owners of a Colorado grocery store focused on sustainable packaging have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to expand their business – and their impact – with an appearance on "Shark Tank."

Denver7 Gives replaces sentimental trees destroyed by Bennett tornado

Becky Johnson's mother Dorothy planted the trees nearly five decades ago. They were ripped up during a tornado and insurance refused to cover it — that's when Denver7 viewers stepped in.

Students prepare to take the runway during CO Beautillion-Cotillion fashion show

From sketches to stitches, students are designing and modeling their own looks, preparing for the 16th annual Colorado Beautillion-Cotillion Fashion Show and Fundraiser set for Feb. 22 at the school.

Heart of buffalo ranch beats strong thanks to family and honoring the past

"It's more than the teaching buffalo, it’s more than teaching ranching; it's teaching family." Learn the story behind Prairie Ridge Buffalo Ranch and the heart that makes this business beat.

Meet the team behind Wheat Ridge Regional Center's heartwarming bouquet program

Blooming Sweets has been growing hearts and skills for four years at Wheat Ridge Regional Center, which is home to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Meet Annie, who helps patients with anxiety at a Highlands Ranch dental office

Annie the Therapy Dog is a hit on TikTok and Instagram and she works right here in Colorado at the Highlands Ranch Dental Care. She's like a warm blanket, laying with patients in the dental chair.
'Picasso of the plains': A look inside an amazing 500-saddle collection in Simla

From the outside looking in, many would have no idea that close to 500 saddles are inside a barn that once housed Coors draft horses. Denver7's Maggy Wolanske takes us inside.

Estes Park neighbors step up for small biz owners who lost their house in a fire

Betty and Joe Edwards moved to Estes Park and bought the Scratch Deli and Bakery eight months ago. On Monday, they lost everything in a house fire. But the people of Estes Park went to work for them.

Here are the Colorado athletes competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics

About 30 Coloradans will compete in the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Read their bios here and get ready to cheer them on over the next few weeks.

Kayla Jones, wife of Bronco D.J. Jones, creates line of football-inspired purses

There’s a football-shaped accessory designed by Kayla Jones, the wife of Broncos Defensive Lineman D.J. Jones, that’s garnering nationwide attention on social media.

The long-lasting impacts of equine therapy at the National Western Stock Show

There is a program on the grounds of the National Western Center with an impact long beyond the stock show. Denver7's Anusha Roy shares the story with you.

New dinosaur fossils found during construction at Dinosaur National Monument

Dinosaur National Monument continues to live up to its name and storied history with the discovery of new dinosaur fossils last September.

Broncos Country places faith in backup QB Stidham to go to the Super Bowl

With Bo Nix out for the rest of the season, Denver7's Maggy Wolanske traded the "Boliever Meter" for the "Stiddy Scale" to hear how much faith fans are placing in the backup quarterback.

The northern lights could be visible in parts of Colorado Monday night

A large burst of energy from the sun will paint part of the nation’s night sky with vibrant colors that could reach as far south as Colorado, space weather forecasters said Monday.

Artist-turned-barber at Scissorhand Design Studio brings creativity to hair

Tejay Mora, owner of Scissorhand Design Studio, told Denver7 that before he was a barber, he was an artist. Now, he brings that artistic eye to the world of hair.

Ahead of the Broncos vs. Bills game, here's a Wild West connection between them

Does everyone know what a Buffalo Bill is? The NFL team is named after Buffalo Bill Cody, whose gravesite overlooks Denver. It's a Wild West connection to the Broncos and Bills playoff game.

Musician who helped women become leaders in music to be celebrated in Denver

Members of the Tau Beta Sigma Sorority will travel to Denver next week from all over the country to celebrate the legacy of a musician lost too soon.

If you live in Evergreen, you know Hank Alderfer

The Evergreen community is mourning the loss of a man who was a pioneer behind many of the area's famous parks and open spaces. His legacy lives on through his dedication to the Colorado outdoors.
'Having a great time, wish you were here!': Historic La Vista Motel reopens

Imagine checking into a motor motel that feels like 1956, the year it opened. After decades of a checkered past and city shutdowns, Denver’s Nathan Beal decided the La Vista deserved a second chance.

Dog that escaped Idaho Springs backyard rescued from I-70

A dog that escaped a backyard after heavy winds damaged a fence was rescued after it was spotted running alongside Interstate 70 earlier this month.

This legendary Nuggets big man shares a love of horses with Nikola Jokić

"The Horse" and "The Joker" have had incredible success on the court in Denver, but they both have another passion off the court.

Connection looks different for everyone and so does Santa at Stanley Marketplace

Santa looks different to different people at the Stanley Marketplace. You may not find a traditional experience here, but you will definitely find something you didn't expect.

The Baird's Great Inflatable House brightens up the neighborhood and hearts

One Colorado family pumps up the holiday spirit with 99 inflatables in their front yard. Denver7's Maggy Wolanske shows us the heart and determination that go into this display.

Colorado company shines light on local artists through T-shirt sales

"What I've realized is that people really like to wear T-shirts with beautiful art like this, that is meaningful to them," said Artfair Apparel founder Lydia Kramer.

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