Today in History: August 29, Hurricane Katrina strikes Louisiana
Hurricane Katrina struck the U.S. Gulf Coast in southeast Louisiana, breaching levees and spurring floods that devastated New Orleans.
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Peak Sim Racing to open Denver racing simulator center on South Broadway
Peak Sim Racing plans to open at 1236 S. Broadway in Denver with 12 racing simulators in the former Burns Family Artisan Ales space.
Why some Denver homeowners are renovating properties instead of scraping them
Denver home renovations can be cheaper than a teardown and rebuild. Denver building codes affect remodeling costs, additions and historic and older homes.
From Stanley Steamer to Subaru Trailseeker – Subie’s newest EV heads for the Rockies
The Trailseeker expands Subaru’s rapidly growing electric lineup and, importantly, looks and feels more like the outdoors-oriented Subaru many buyers know.
FBI no longer treating an applicant’s experience with prostitution as automatic bar against hiring
The change comes amid broader concerns about a loosening of recruitment requirements at the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency.
Wyoming governor requests investigation into activity of Justice Department monitors during primary
Republican Gov. Mark Gordon has raised concerns about how two Justice Department officials arrived in Laramie County and asked election workers questions, including about their training during the state primary. Gordon says the behavior was “irregular” and “a bit aggressive.”
Former Colorado doctor charged with attempted murder after shootout with marshals in Florida
Former Colorado neurosurgeon Thomas Steffens was formally indicted on attempted murder charges Thursday after a shootout with deputy U.S. Marshals in March.
Amazon spends $24M for new distribution center in Aurora
Amazon purchased 70 acres in Aurora, Colorado, for $23.6 million and plans a 1.2 million-square-foot distribution center expected to employ 1,200 workers.
Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by US immigration enforcement
He’s accused of overstaying after entering the U.S. legally in May 2019.
Wildfire near Pinewood Springs prompts mandatory evacuations
Those in the Pinewood Springs area should leave the area immediately, according to an alert sent about 1:50 p.m. Residents of the Blue Mountain area were asked to gather essential items and prepare to evacuate.