It’s a boy! Denver Zoo welcomes healthy baby orangutan
Hesty, a critically endangered Sumatran orangutan known for her fabulous hair, gave birth this week to a boy at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance.
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Denver Downtown Development Authority to invest $3M in Denver Pavilions
Denver Pavilions is set for a major refresh, with over $3 million in capital improvements planned for its parking garage, roof, signage and mural along 15th Street.
New development in Aurora seen as step to meeting area housing needs
Oakwood Homes is building a 900-acre, planned community called Prairie Point in southeast Aurora. Plans call for more a diverse mix of more than 1,600 new homes.
Denver man sentenced to 22 years for child sex trafficking in Larimer County
Ivan Gandara of Denver was sentenced to 22 years in a Colorado prison for child sex trafficking, Larimer County officials said.
Gov. Jared Polis again vetoes Colorado union-organizing bill
Gov. Jared Polis on Friday again vetoed a pro-union bill aimed at making it easier for organized Colorado workers to negotiate with their employers.
Today in History: May 30, 10 killed in clash between striking steelworkers and police
10 people were killed when police fired on steelworkers demonstrating near the Republic Steel plant in South Chicago.
US adult cigarette smoking rate hits another all-time low
CDC reports the U.S. adult smoking rate dropped to an all-time low of 9%. Advocacy group criticizes cuts to prevention efforts.
How a Denver small-business owner turned discarded lawn mowers into revenue
A Denver lawn mower repair shop found new customers and saved thousands by adding recycling services as gas-powered mower use declines.
Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump’s name on building, blocks closure
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations.
New Colorado law limits AI chatbot interactions with kids after Gov. Jared Polis signs bill
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law Friday that will restrict artificial intelligence-powered chatbots in their interactions with children over concerns about youth suicides and grooming.