Author: Greta Kerkhoff greta.kerkhoff@denvergazettedev.gazette.com
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Denver Zoo welcomes 4 African lion cubs
The Denver Zoo welcomed four healthy African lion cubs Wednesday. African lion Araali gave birth to the cubs following a 115-day pregnancy and almost 18 hours of labor, the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance announced. The new litter of lion cubs marks four generations born at DZCA in the last decade, an exciting milestone, the zoo…
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Two teens arrested following Leadville shooting
Two teenage suspects were arrested in connection with a Leadville shooting that injured one. On Monday, at approximately noon, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting near 19773 Highway 24 in Leadville. The call came from a teenage boy who reported being confronted by two other teens and was shot…
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Measles exposure in Salida on July 25 confirmed
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Chaffee County Public Health have confirmed a case of measles in an out-of-state resident who was in Colorado. Health officials said anyone who visited Monarch Mountain at the Crest Gift Shop in Salida July 25 between 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. may have been exposed. Those…
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Proposed Denver American Indian Cultural Embassy aims to help restore native Coloradans’ voice in homeland
A proposed American Indian Cultural Embassy could be coming to the Mile High City as part of the 2025 Vibrant Denver Bond. The embassy would be a homecoming for many tribal nations who called the lands of metro Denver home more than 100 years ago before being forcibly relocated or killed in events such as…
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‘Eat less meat:’ Denver promotes ‘plants-based’ diet in $3 million marketing campaign on climate goals
“Eat less meat.” “Eat more plant-based meals.” “Vote for climate-conscious leaders.” The tips come from a “do more” list that Mayor Mike Johnston’s administration posted as part of its $3 million marketing campaign that aims to persuade residents to help the city reach its climate goals. Additionally, posters have begun popping up around the city,…
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Teen killed in Arapahoe County house party shooting identified
Arapahoe Sheriff’s Office investigators are asking more witnesses to come forward after a teenager was killed at a house party Saturday. On July 12, 2025, just before midnight, deputies responded to a call of shots fired at a home in the 18900 block of East Crestridge Circle. When they arrived, deputies found a 19-year-old man…
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Crash between Amtrak train and semi-trailer injures one in Gilpin County; multiple roads closed
A crash that occurred between an Amtrak train and truck closed several roads in Gilpin County Monday morning. On Monday, Amtrak Train 5 was traveling from Chicago to the San Francisco Bay at about 11:30 a.m. when it came into contact with a large vehicle west of Denver, the company said in a statement. According…
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CU Boulder launches Space Policy Center to help tackle industry challenges
The University of Colorado Boulder established a new center to address the policy challenges of the rapidly expanding space industry. The Colorado Space Policy Center, announced at the end of June, will serve as a hub for research and public policy conversations for local, national and perhaps international stakeholders. CU Boulder already has notable aerospace…
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Colorado State Patrol conducts aerial operation to combat ‘Reckless Riders’ motorcyclists
Colorado State Patrol partnered with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office to conduct a traffic enforcement operation targeting reckless motorcycle driving behavior on Saturday. According to CSP more than 45 vehicles, including 25 motorcycles, were contacted during the operation with the assistance of the patrol’s Aircraft Unit. Eleven of 45 were contacted for driving 20 mph…
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Aurora police arrest man suspected of shooting wife to death
Aurora Police Department officers arrested a man who admitted shooting his common-law wife. Around 11:15 p.m. Sunday, the Aurora Police Department said they received a call from a man claiming that he had fatally shot his common law wife in their apartment in the 900 block of South Ivory Circle, according to a news release.…