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Aurora ice cream shop provides opportunities for those with disabilities

“We call our employees ‘heroes’ not employees because that’s exactly what they are,” said store owner Troy Knuckles.

Artist in Morrison goes viral for unique tie-dye creations

David Sanchez, an artist who lives in Morrison, has gone viral the last few months for his unique twist on a trademark of the 1960s.

Disabled vet receives mortgage-free home from Tunnel to Towers Foundation

The automatic doors and smartphone-controlled features are pretty cool. But for retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Israel Del Toro, Jr., nothing beats the absence of a mortgage.

DIY Halloween costume ideas for the whole family with former Denver7 anchor

When your son says he wants to be a tornado for Halloween, you really have to get creative. Former Denver7 Anchor Christine Chang certainly did, repurposing a laundry basket.

Testicular Cancer Society teams up with Connor Joe to spread awareness

If you have enough time to take a picture with a pair of a bovine's testicles, you should have enough time to administer a self-exam in the shower.

Free Blockbuster dispensers are popping up all over Colorado

Free Blockbuster, an organization dedicated to reviving the joy of just popping in a videotape, has opened five locations in Colorado.

Therapy dog team helps create program providing pet care for hospital patients

Barb O'Dwyer and Mack helped create Paws 4 Paws, a partnership with Foothills Animal Shelter and the Centura Health Foundation that provides pet care for homeless patients at St. Anthony North.

30 endangered black-footed ferrets released on Colorado's eastern plains

Thirty black-footed ferrets, among the most endangered mammals on the continent, were released from a breeding facility onto Colorado's eastern plains this week.

Local girl scout troop comes on Denver7 Mornings to earn Night Owl Badge

Early this morning, Girl Scout Troop #60593, which is from Denver, came on our 6 a.m. broadcast to ask Denver7 anchors Brian Sanders and Jessica Crawford about waking up in the middle of the night.

Witch Paddle returns to Chatfield State Park this weekend

This Sunday, around 400 people dressed as witches and wizards will set sail across the Chatfield Reservoir at Chatfield State Park.

Colorado company upgrades bathroom for Vietnam veteran

As we round third on Veteran's Day, local organizations are starting to make sure they show their gratitude to our heroes.

Denver dad finds box on side of the road, builds magnificent castle

Local artist Morn Mosely II was driving down the street with his wife after lunch one day, when they saw a cardboard box on the curb that had potential.
Get a behind-the-scenes tour of Denver's Halloween staple

For the 22nd consecutive year, Johnny and his family have setup nearly 40 haunting, ghoulish puppets in their front yard, which is located at 1491 South Newton Street.

Danny New's Kids on the Block: Gage, the go-kart champion

An 11-year-old phenom from Aurora is working on winning an international go-karting championship in Italy, which he leaves for this week.

Breckenridge Ski Resort auctioning off ski lift chairs today

Starting at noon today, Breckenridge Ski Resort will auction off its old fleet of chairs from its Rips Ride ski lift.

Former pediatrician uses active listening skills to continue helping patients

Dr. Marie Whiteside worked as a pediatrician for more than 30 years, but only became a hospital chaplain after seeing a posting in a church bulletin near the start of the pandemic.

Family uses skeletons to pay a Halloween-themed homage to heroes every day

Sometimes, a "skeleton crew" is all you need. The Wright family in Louisville has been utilizing theirs to say a simple "thank you" to heroes in their community.

Hospitalized children can play real-life 'Where's Waldo?' at Children's Hospital

A Colorado father and daughter duo has teamed up with a Swinerton construction site to start planting a wooden "Where's Waldo?" cutout outside Children's Hospital.

Colorado dog rescue asking for donations to avoid closure

A Friend of Jack Rescue announced on Instagram that the foster-based nonprofit only has $56 left in its bank account and would have to close by the end of the month without enough donations.

What are the most commonly mispronounced words in the country?

The company Unscrambled Words conducted a study by analyzing Google searches over a 12-month period and released the ranking of the words people looked up how to pronounce the most.

Warm up with a fresh batch of Colorado Stroopwafels

You would hope that the packet of stroopwafels you receive on a plane would not taste nearly as good as the real thing, right?

Differences in language inspires Colorado woman to help others

Herminia Bautista was first introduced to Growing Home when it was the topic of a school project one of her daughters was working on.

Equines and Elders: Horse therapy program benefits seniors

A program in Parker is giving area seniors the chance to enjoy the company of horses as a form of therapy.

Meet Denver Zoo's newest tapir, named JonHi

Regardless of whether they look more like baby elephants than their actual closest relative, the rhino, tapirs are just really cute
Great American Beer Fest returns after two-year pandemic hiatus

The Great American Beer Festival kicked off Thursday at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Boxing program in Greenwood Village helps Coloradans fight Parkinsons

Many studies have found that exercise can help combat the decline in motor function that Parkinson's can cause, but boxing's repetition of hit-combinations creates a unique mental benefit as well.

Meet Serena Williams, from Aurora

When you marry someone, you could take on a last name that goes famously well with your first name. Serena Williams, from Aurora, took the name, when she and her husband tied the knot two decades ago.

Denver jazz, symphony icon Charles Burrell celebrates 102nd birthday

Charles Burrell, the first Black person to play with the Denver Symphony Orchestra, is often called the Jackie Robinson of classical music. He turned 102 years old on October 4, 2022.

Colorado seniors with dementia see health benefits from raising chickens

Thrive Care Assisted Living in Littleton found a lot of research claiming that raising chickens can have health benefits for seniors with and without Alzheimer's disease.

Think you have what it takes to become a baseball mascot?

Colorado Springs' Minor League Baseball team, the Rocky Mountain Vibes, are currently looking for someone to take on the role of their popular, portly mascot, Toasty.

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