Today in History: June 8, dystopian novel ‘1984’ is first published
George Orwell’s novel “1984” was first published.
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Lawsuit seeks to stop the UFC fight on the White House South Lawn for Trump’s birthday
A federal lawsuit seeks to halt the upcoming UFC fight card on the White House South Lawn in a mixed martial arts show timed for President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and part of the celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Denver weather: 90-degree days forecast for city
Thunderstorms will be possible in Denver between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday, according to hourly forecasts from the National Weather Service.
Child drowns at Cherry Creek Reservoir in Colorado state park
A child’s body was recovered late Saturday night from the Cherry Creek Reservoir, hours after the child disappeared into the water.
5 injured in 4 separate overnight shootings, Denver police say
The first shooting happened Saturday night in the 4700 block of Airport Way, according to a 10:28 p.m. post from the Denver Police Department.
She read 400 romance novels after losing her parents. Now Colorado native is opening a romance-only bookstore and cafe
Colorado native Meg Garcia-Jahrman is opening Good Girl Cafe and Bookstore along South Broadway in Englewood. The romance-only bookstore and coffee shop is a project that’s deeply personal.
Colorado sees surge in teachers losing their licenses for disciplinary reasons over last 5 years
Teacher discipline in Colorado spiked over the last five years, with the revocation, suspension and surrender of teachers’ licenses reaching a record high in 2022 with 31 lost licenses and remaining elevated in the following years, according to records kept by the Colorado Department of Education.
Thunderstorms delay more than 350 flights at Denver International Airport
Thunderstorms have delayed 250 flights in and out of Denver International Airport on Saturday afternoon.
Today in History: June 7, Elvis Presley’s Graceland opens to the public
Graceland, Elvis Presley’s Memphis mansion, was opened to the public as a tourist destination, five years after Presley’s death.
Sen. John Hickenlooper’s primary challenger argues he’s ‘more of the same.’ Will voters turn on the political icon?
U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper faces Democratic primary challenger Julie Gonzales in a test of voters’ feelings toward incumbents, pushing officials to fight President Donald Trump.