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The Teller County troll is almost complete! Meet 'Rita the Rock Planter'

Inspired by the gold mines of Victor, Colorado, Dambo designed "Rita the Rock Planter," and its backstory, to be "working."

Cherry Cricket presents "The Cricket Royale" for 2023 Denver Burger Battle

Cherry Cricket, the oldest restaurant in Cherry Creek, has won the "People's Choice" vote at the Denver Burger Battle two years in a row.

Rap legend LL COOL J tells Denver7 about his upcoming show at Ball Arena

The "Mama Said Knock You Out" rapper will be performing at Ball Arena on August 29th, and he spoke with Denver7 about the all-star lineup he's bringing around the country.

What's That?: Artist updates his giant, beautiful mosaic home

Back in 2019, Denver7 visited the home of artist Steve Hartbauer. The project has come a long way in the past four years.

CO foster family saves Golden Retriever puppy from euthanasia in TX shelter

A Denver foster family has saved an 8-month-old golden retriever puppy from euthanasia at a Texas shelter.

Denver-based 'The Easy Vegan' wins Food Network's 'The Great Food Truck Race'

'The Easy Vegan' was named the winner for the 16th season of 'The Great Food Truck Race: David vs Goliath' on the Food Network in Sunday's season finale.

Former doctor with Multiple sclerosis plays ping pong to alleviate symptoms

Dr. Antonio Barbera may not be able to practice medically anymore, but he has found a way to help hundreds of people with their symptoms.

Big 12 not quite the same, but it feels like home to a 98-year-old Colorado fan

This 98-year-old has been attending football games since her family moved from the high plains of eastern Colorado to Boulder in 1939 to escape the Dust Bowl.

Nuggets superfan celebrates 100th birthday same year team won NBA championship

Nuggets superfan and woodworker Bob Webb prepares to celebrate his 100th birthday next Saturday the same year his beloved team celebrated their NBA Finals championship win.

Milliken man returns from National Senior Games with two bronze medals

Rick Reeser, a former teacher in Loveland and Thornton, calls on Colorado to take a page from other states and host its own Senior Games

Colorado Boy Scout builds wheelchair-accessible picnic table for hospital

A Greenwood Village Boy Scout honored his grandparents as he delivered a wheelchair-accessible picnic table to a Denver medical office on Tuesday.

Colorado artistic swimming team returns from Nationals and Junior Olympics

Trident Artistic Swimming in Broomfield holds classes and camps year-round for people of all ages teaching the sport formerly known as "synchronized" swimming.
Longmont boy needs your help winning "best mullet" in the country

Jaxson Finken, a 9-year-old from Longmont, has been growing out his hair for two years to try and win "best mullet" in the country.

Denver bookstore creates registry for teachers in need of books

A new opportunity at Denver's The Bookies Bookstore is all about teachers. Manager Krista Carlton said the store has always been passionate about supporting teachers any way it can.

What's That?: Call Your Mother brings modern, Jewish bagel experience to Denver

Call Your Mother, founded by Andrew and Dani Dana, has exploded onto the scene at its new Tennyson location. It started with nine locations around the D.C. area.

Pepper's Senior Dog Sanctuary opens its doors to unadoptable pals

At shelters, senior dogs may be the least likely to get adopted, but at Pepper's Senior Dog Sanctuary, the older pals are the stars.

3 CO friends use jewelry business to help women around the world

Three Colorado friends started a business that pays women in eight countries- including Bolivia, Uganda, and Indonesia- for bracelets they then sell here in the U.S.

What's That?: Flying trapeze school at Irving Street Library

A Colorado trapeze school opened this summer at Westminster's Irving Street Library. All summer long, they are hosting camps for kids and adults, so people can get a workout while soaring.

Denver Museum brings back "Sub Zero Science" show with liquid nitrogen

Children can learn what it's like for scientists to combat the temperature of space, as performers experiment with -320 degree Fahrenheit liquid at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

CO woman with dementia overcomes debilitating diagnosis, completes dream hike

Holly Hodge, 59, suffered a stroke a year and a half ago, and underwent grueling physical therapy to be able to leave her wheelchair.

Creator of troll sculpture 'Isak Heartstone' will build second troll in Colorado

The beloved Isak Heartstone troll in Breckenridge is about to get a new friend in Teller County. Danish recycle artist and activist Thomas Dambo will return to the state this month for the project.

Nonprofit grants child's dream to meet every professional Denver sports mascot

What happens when you go bowling with Bernie, Rocky, Wooly and RapidMan? Probably some joyous mayhem.

Domino Service Dogs helps people find independence with a new pal

This August, Domino Service Dogs will celebrate ten years of helping people with disabilities train their best pal.

What's That?: Free Range Beehives maintains hives in your backyard

Free Range Beehives maintains hives in your backyard. You get to keep all the honey, and their beekeepers come check on your hive every few weeks.
Denver Academy junior breaks state record in track

DJ Harris broke the state record for the 100 meter dash, and took first place in both the 100 meter and 200 meter races.

9-year-old girl with Scoliosis makes lemons into lemonade

Sydney Black, who wears a brace for her scoliosis around 20 hours every day, wants to pass on a special Barbie doll that helped her onto other children with scoliosis.

Colorado cowboy hatmaker crafts custom designs to withstand rain or shine

Brook Briddle, the owner of Powder River Hats in Elizabeth, has a passion for Western fashion and giving each customer exactly what they want.

Beautiful Lives Project teaches people with disabilities how to play softball

About 100 people with disabilities enjoyed an afternoon learning the skills of softball in Aurora, thanks to the Beautiful Lives Project and Triple Crown Sports.

Denver7 Gives helps FRIENDS of Broomfield afford new bus- and then some!

We were hoping to help the FRIENDS of Broomfield get a new bus after it started to break down, but we didn't know we'd help them afford even more.

Golden man honored with Carnegie Hero award after saving skier's life at A-Basin

The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission is honoring a Golden man for saving the life of a skier who almost died after he became stuck hanging from a ski lift at Arapahoe Basin ski area in 2017.

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