Today in History: August 13, New York throws ticker tape parade for Apollo 11 astronauts
New York City held a ticker-tape parade for Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin and Michael Collins.
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An investor is targeting Denver’s neglected properties. These owners and neighbors aren’t having it.
In the absence of robust city enforcement, a local investor has been taking on these projects himself, using creative legal maneuvers to pry these houses from their neglectful owners — while making a profit along the way.
Thornton-based Adams 12 district to close as many as 7 schools as enrollment falls
Leaders at Thornton-based Adams 12 Five Star Schools plan to close as many as seven schools next year, making the district the latest in metro Denver to shutter buildings as public school enrollment falls statewide.
Denver moves to shutter nightclub after security guard is accused of sexually assaulting customer
City officials ordered the Olympus Discotheque nightclub at 2036 N. Broadway to “cease operations and close immediately” in a summary suspension of the club’s liquor and entertainment licenses issued Tuesday.
Several dogs bitten by rattlesnakes in Westminster open space
Several dogs were bitten by rattlesnakes in a Westminster open space over the weekend as hot summer weather drove both residents and snakes outside.
Ex-Olympian Jermaine Stafford, blind in one eye and battling kidney disease, vows to keep coaching
Jermaine Stafford recently went blind in his right eye due to severe glaucoma, but it won’t stop him from coaching the Lutheran track team.
ICE’s plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse
The size of the purchase suggests ICE plans to give the device to most or all of its officers.
Golden fires city manager over response to ‘racist incident’ at fire station
The Golden City Council voted unanimously to fire City Manger Scott Vargo on Tuesday night for his handling of a “racist incident” in which an employee hung a Black doll by its neck in a fire station stairwell.
Gun group sues to halt Colorado’s new training requirement for certain firearms
A Colorado gun owner advocacy group is asking a federal court to halt the enforcement of a new law that sets eligibility requirements to buy certain firearms.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, youngest person to hold role, to leave at month’s end
Leavitt is the youngest person in history to hold the role.