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Denver school collects more than $10,000 for cafeteria worker after house fire

A Denver school collected more than $10,000 to help a beloved cafeteria worker whose home was damaged in a fire.

6-year-old with leukemia becomes newest member of CU women's basketball team

The University of Colorado women's basketball team gathered Wednesday evening to welcome the newest member of their team — 6-year-old Bellamy Korn.

Nonprofit holds clinic to teach wounded veterans to Nordic ski in Grand County

A veteran nonprofit helped a group of 21 combat-wounded veterans learn how to Nordic ski at Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center last week.

Denver's Bruce Randolph School helps students channel mischeif into art

A group of students at Bruce Randolph School in Denver are putting the finishing touches on a special mural that’s served as an artistic outlet for the past few months.

Students send 3,000 Valentines cards to senior citizens in Lakewood

Students created 3,000 handwritten Valentine’s Day cards to be delivered to residents at The Ridge Pinehurst Senior Center during the center's Love Your Neighbors Valentine Party.

Love is in the air ... and the mail ... in Loveland

Every year, tens of thousands of people from around the world route their Valentines to the "Sweetheart City" to get a special inscription and the coveted Loveland postmark.

Golden woman delivers meals with a side of heart for Valentine's Day

Heather Schelble collected hundreds of valentines from children in her community to deliver to senior citizens through the VOA Meals on Wheels program

3 longtime friends have attended every Super Bowl — and don't intend to stop

Three friends who say they are the final fans who can claim membership in the exclusive “never missed a Super Bowl” club are back again for number 58 this year.

Colorado game show experience ready to host your next group night out

Game Show Battle Rooms has a series of classic games you may recognize from TV and a primetime series you may know from house parties.

Rocky Mountain National Park welcomes return of Artist-In-Residence Program

Artists of all creative disciplines are invited to apply to Rocky Mountain National Park’s Artist-In-Residence program, which is returning this summer after a years-long pause.

Student-led pep band brings 'RAMbunctious' energy to Green Mountain High School

Students at Green Mountain High School have a new way to showcase their school spirit thanks to senior Reid Pleuss.

In the classroom with Colorado's Teacher of the Year - Jessica May

Colorado Teacher of the Year Jessica May teaches family and consumer science at Turner Middle School in Berthoud.
Golden goes to the dogs! Goldens in Golden event kicks off Saturday morning

Hundreds of golden retrievers will descend upon Golden, Colorado, for one of the best events of the year — Goldens in Golden.

Colorado driver who crashed down steep I-70 embankment meets his rescuer

About three weeks after he crashed off the side of I-70 and tumbled down a massive embankment, 70-year-old Lee Stevens finally met the man who scrambled down from the roadway to save his life.

Northglenn mother and daughter rescue infant stranded by carjacking suspect

A Northglenn mother and daughter took on the role of guardian angels after spotting a 4-month-old baby girl left in the middle of the road on Wednesday by a suspected carjacker.

Colorado women recognized for contributions to public service and civil rights

Lauren Young Casteel and Dr. Carlotta Walls Lanier are recipients of the Colorado Governor's Citizenship Medals.

Meet the National Western Stock Show photographer who is legally blind

Hans Watson had a stroke in 2015 and lost most of his eyesight, but that hasn't stopped him from photographing stock shows.

Downtown Denver safety ambassadors in yellow vests offer help on the streets

Denver's new downtown safety partnership includes a team of yellow-vested ambassadors walking the streets. We met up with the nonprofit Denver Dream Center to see how the program works.

‘Best day ever’ for Texas girl who wished to meet the Colorado Avalanche

Monday was a cold, January morning outside of Ball Arena in Denver. But it was a warm welcome for a 12-year-old from Texas, in town for her Make-A-Wish with the Colorado Avalanche.

In Colorado, New Year's resolutions to exercise outside include dogs too

In Colorado, New Year's resolutions to spend more time hiking in the mountains include dogs too. Adventure Pup Wellness is one of the businesses keeping dogs active outdoors.

Loveland woman celebrates second 'golden birthday' as she turns 104 on Jan. 4

Elaine Maelzer's friends and family adorned their house, their food, and their matriarch in gold for her second "golden birthday" on Jan. 4.

CO photographers ring in 2024 with awesome snaps of NYE fireworks shows

Coloradans rung in the new year as only our state could— from picturesque spots throughout the mountains and downtown Denver.

Upcoming Denver exhibition highlights Colorado veterans' fine photography

Twenty-seven Colorado veterans will have their fine art photography highlighted in an upcoming exhibit in Denver.

Denver's Kwanzaa celebrations begin with unity, invitations to gather

From now until the new year, Kwanzaa will bring together Denver residents around principles from unity to faith. We've got a list of the community gatherings you can join.
Cookies, candles, family: Scandinavian Christmas traditions on the Front Range

Christmas traditions in Colorado are as diverse as our neighbors. For Scandinavians, cookies, candles and wooden figurines are some of the ways to celebrate with family.

Black Coloradans embrace diversity by blending old holiday traditions with new

This Christmas, Coloradans are embracing diversity by mixing old traditions with new — from a muscular Black Santa to a soul food dinner combining Southern tradition with a blend of other cultures.

Denver program that provides holiday cheer to seniors celebrates its 20th year

As part of its Be a Santa to a Senior program, Home Instead Senior Care partners with local businesses and families to deliver gifts to seniors.

Donors ensure every kid on liver transplant list will likely get one this year

An estimated 100 people responded to Children's Hospital Colorado's call for liver donations, meaning the 10 children on the transplant waitlist will likely receive the life-saving gift.

Colorado Springs couple helps give away thousands of Christmas trees

One small act of kindness has turned into a massive Christmas tree giveaway touching families all around the world.

Denver man awarded Carnegie Medal for saving man, 80, who slipped in Gore Creek

A Denver man has been awarded the Carnegie Medal after he saved the life of an 80-year-old man who fell in the Gore Creek, hit his head and was knocked unconscious.

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