Author: Noah Festenstein
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New National Western Stock Show CEO Wes Allison rides into first year with high ambitions
The National Western Stock Show’s new President and CEO Wes Allison grabbed the reins of a renewed era for one of the nation’s largest stock shows, which rides back into action this week in Denver. On Tuesday, the new stock show leader ushered in a fresh motto for the 120th year of the NWSS: “We…
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Where does Colorado rank for migration growth? U-Haul has an answer
Colorado last year ranked in the top half of all 50 states when it came to in-migration growth, an improvement from 2024, at least according to new-year statistics released by U-Haul on Monday. However, U-Haul numbers also show nearly as many residents are leaving the Centennial State as there are people moving here. U-Haul, a…
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Vehicle pass fees to increase at these Colorado state parks in 2026
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials Wednesday reminded visitors of daily vehicle pass fee increases at select state parks beginning in the new year. Starting Thursday, daily fees are increased by $2 at four northwest Colorado state parks. The fees are going up from $10 to $12 a day at Elkhead Reservoir, Pearl Lake, Stagecoach and…
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North America’s largest wildlife overpass opens north of Monument
North America’s largest wildlife overpass is now open for animals to safely cross Interstate 25 in southern Douglas County, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. The $15 million Greenland Wildlife Overpass is designed to connect wildlife habitats to both sides of I-25, preserve open space and provide safe passage for a variety of species…
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Passenger dies a week after SUV hits wrestling team school bus in Lakewood
A passenger in a vehicle that crashed into a wrestling team’s school bus in Lakewood died Sunday after being hospitalized for over a week, according to police. Julio Vasquez-Gonzalez, 18, a passenger in the suspect’s SUV, died from his injuries Sunday, according to a Lakewood police posting on X. Police on Thursday arrested Andrew Logan…
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Former Douglas County teacher sentenced for sexual exploitation of a child
A 23rd Judicial District judge on Friday sentenced a former Douglas County School District teacher who was caught with child pornography and non-consensual photos of his students in the classroom. Chief Judge Ryan Stuart sentenced Christen Cassic, 56, of Parker, to 90 days in jail and 10 years in sexual offender intensive supervised probation, which…
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Multiple pile-up crashes snarl I-70 in Colorado amid low visibility, icy conditions
A busy Thanksgiving weekend with extended family became busier for motorists along Interstate 70 on Sunday after two crashes caused massive pile-ups along Colorado’s primary east-west thoroughfare. No injuries have been reported in both crashes, according to a Colorado State Patrol news release. Snowfall across western portions of the I-70 corridor has caused low visibility…
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‘Tragic situation all around’: Families grieve following Douglas County crash
A week meant for family gathering turned into a time of grieving following a car crash that killed two adults and three children in Douglas County on Monday. The Douglas County Coroner on Wednesday identified the victims in the crash as Alvin Corado, 35, Toretto Corado, 8, MaKenlee Corado, 11, and Jase Green, 12, all…
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Car in deadly Douglas County crash was carjacked from Aurora RTD parking garage
The driver of a car that spun out of control, crashed and killed five people, including three children, in Douglas County south of Franktown on Monday had stolen the vehicle out of Aurora, authorities said. An Aurora Police Department spokesperson told The Denver Gazette the man carjacked the vehicle at a Regional Transportation District parking…
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Denver’s Elitch Gardens theme park holiday event has new name, more rides
One of Denver’s popular holiday events returns this year under a new name at Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park. Out with “Luminova Holidays” and in with “Elitch Holidays,” a name change the downtown Denver amusement park is calling “a fresh take on a beloved tradition.” From Santa’s workshop, roller coasters, hot cocoa and holiday…