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Man convicted of murder in shootings on Denver’s South Platte River Trail

The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 44m

Man convicted of murder in shootings on Denver’s South Platte River Trail

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A Denver jury on Friday convicted a 33-year-old man of first-degree murder in two shootings on the South Platte River Trail in September 2023, according to the district attorney’s office.

Pickleball boom in Colorado fuels growth of new destinations

The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 1h

Pickleball boom in Colorado fuels growth of new destinations trib.al/4Szfwve

No longer limited to local park courts, at least four pickleball destinations have emerged this year in Louisville, Thornton, Aurora and Denver, with several more projects underway.

Nuggets Journal: Spencer Jones spends spare time teaching students who’ve been through criminal justice system

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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 2h

Nuggets Journal: Spencer Jones spends spare time teaching students who’ve been through criminal justice system trib.al/LCMBrM0

“I needed something where I could have an impact,” Spencer Jones said of his community work, “rather than just show up and say hi.”

Grading The Week: Would Big 12 want CU, Deion Sanders playing in London? Sure. But why would Buffs give up lucrative home date?

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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 2h

Grading The Week: Would Big 12 want CU, Deion Sanders playing in London? Sure. But why would Buffs give up lucrative home date? trib.al/xNMIfPV

Coach Prime in Greenwich mean time? Not on CU’s dime.

How are Broncos rookies Jahdae Barron, RJ Harvey, 2025 draft class progressing?

The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 3h

How are Broncos rookies Jahdae Barron, RJ Harvey, 2025 draft class progressing? trib.al/XHoiJBU

A third of the way into this 2025 season, though, Harvey still has yet to carve out a clearly defined role.

Renck: Three years later, Broncos arrive back in London as NFL royalty. Credit owners Greg Penner, Carrie Walton Penner

The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 3h

Renck: Three years later, Broncos arrive back in London as NFL royalty. Credit owners Greg Penner, Carrie Walton Penner trib.al/UALwS8G

The Penners are fully informed, engaged and present. They took over an organization that was rudderless and created an environment of accountability across the football and business operations.

Asking Eric: Daughter refuses to cash $20,000 check

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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 4h

Asking Eric: Daughter refuses to cash $20,000 check trib.al/AaMlI6t

“I am about ready to send a large donation to charity and call it a day.”

Rockies prospect Charlie Condon cashing in on persistence, patience: ‘He’s devouring information’

The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 4h

Rockies prospect Charlie Condon cashing in on persistence, patience: 'He's devouring information'

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Charlie Condon is chasing stardom and trying to stay grounded. That’s no easy trick.

Semitruck pulled into rail crossing seconds before warning signaled RTD train’s approach in Aurora, video shows

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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 7h

Semitruck pulled into rail crossing seconds before warning signaled RTD train's approach in Aurora, video shows

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The tractor-trailer that was struck by a Regional Transportation District train earlier this month pulled onto the tracks just before the safety bars came down and tried to beat the train through t…

Keeler: CSU Rams fans toasted Rocky Beers, while Jay Norvell’s defense roasted Fresno State

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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 10h

Keeler: CSU Rams fans toasted Rocky Beers, while Jay Norvell’s defense roasted Fresno State trib.al/uCEPeni

These Rams were 2024 peak CSU again — physical on offense, relentless on defense, desperate, dangerous, opportunistic and refreshingly fun.

Avalanche Journal: Mikko Rantanen’s return reminder ‘some things are bigger than hockey’

The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 12h

Avalanche Journal: Mikko Rantanen’s return reminder ‘some things are bigger than hockey’ trib.al/0aJxyuy

“Ten years is a long time. We won in ‘22. It’s always going to be fun to come here, and always have a lot of respect for the fans and how supportive they were in 10 years here.”

FBI was working to identify Evergreen High School shooter at time of attack, sheriff says

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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 12h

FBI was working to identify Evergreen High School shooter at time of attack, sheriff says trib.al/bc43gD4

The FBI was working to identify the Evergreen High School shooter’s social media accounts through search warrants when the attack happened, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said Friday.

Don’t overlook Hamas’ role in the destruction of Gaza (Letters)

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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 12h

Don’t overlook Hamas’ role in the destruction of Gaza (Letters) trib.al/zDhjK6T

“Palestinians continue to dig their own grave as a result of the decades-old philosophy of viewing Israel as an enemy and the desire to exterminate every Jew and the state of Israel.” &…

Nuggets ‘testing the refs’ with more aggressive defense, Nikola Jokic says

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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 13h

Nuggets ‘testing the refs’ with more aggressive defense, Nikola Jokic says trib.al/ItS67Dn

Jokic thinks the Nuggets could be “a silent knight” in the West this year, or something along those lines.

Cheesman Park cafe closes abruptly amid staff unionization effort

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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 13h

Secret Garden at Cheesman Park closes abruptly amid staff unionization effort trib.al/DKwSduJ

“I was crying and having to serve the people that already paid for their coffee,” one worker said. “They shut us down, no notice, no news.”

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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 13h

Mines grad’s app helps solve access question for some of Colorado’s 704,000 acres of inaccessible public lands trib.al/OCTk3rR

Air traffic controllers who duck unpaid work during the shutdown could be fired, Duffy warns

The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 14h

Even though the U.S. has a stark shortage of air traffic controllers, ones who call in sick instead of working without a paycheck during the federal government shutdown risk being fired, the U.S. transportation secretary warned.

Airports across the country have dealt with delays this week at times because of controllers not showing up for work.

Shedeur Sanders promoted to Browns backup QB, will be behind rookie Dillon Gabriel against Steelers

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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 14h

Shedeur Sanders promoted to Browns backup QB, will be behind rookie Dillon Gabriel against Steelers trib.al/pACTEXa

Shedeur Sanders will back up Dillon Gabriel in Pittsburgh, meaning the Browns will face the Steelers with two rookie quarterbacks.

Denver developer plans 15-unit mixed-use project in Villa Park neighborhood

The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 14h

Denver developer plans 15-unit mixed-use project in Villa Park neighborhood trib.al/gSpSBaU

Denver real estate developer Niles Emerick proposes a 15-unit mixed-use project with retail and live-work homes at 992 Knox Court under new zoning rules.

Wall Street drops to its worst day since April after Trump’s threats of tariffs shatter its calm

The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 14h

A monthslong calm on Wall Street shattered Friday, and U.S. stocks tumbled after President Trump threatened to crank tariffs much higher on China.

Trump took to his social media platform and said he’s considering “a massive increase of tariffs” on Chinese imports.

Stocks were on track for a gain until Trump said he’s considering more of tariffs.

Stolen Clear Creek shuttle bus involved in I-70 joyride crash

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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 14h

Stolen Clear Creek shuttle bus involved in I-70 joyride crashes trib.al/1dE8Pu1

Someone stole a Clear Creek County shuttle bus and took it on a joyride on I-70, causing two crashes before abandoning it in Denver, sheriff’s officials said.

ZS Capital Partners acquires Centennial Technology Center for $14.6 million

The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 15h

ZS Capital Partners acquires Centennial Technology Center for $14.6 million trib.al/ciO7rnI

The transaction marks the firm’s ninth investment in Colorado.

Avalanche Journal: Mikko Rantanen’s return reminder ‘some things are bigger than hockey’

The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 15h

Mikko Rantanen returned to Denver this weekend for the first time since ending the Colorado Avalanche's season last year, but his ex-teammates harbor no ill will towards their friend.

“Ten years is a long time. We won in ‘22. It’s always going to be fun to come here, and always have a lot of respect for the fans and how supportive they were in 10 years here.”

Former telecom CEO sells $8.5M Castle Pines mansion, tops Denver-area home sales for September

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The Denver Post @denverpost.com · 15h

Former telecom CEO sells $8.5M Castle Pines mansion, tops Denver-area home sales for September trib.al/9tLSVSp

Former TW Telecom CEO Larissa Herda sold her 8,200-square-foot Castle Pines mansion for $8.5 million, making it the top luxury home sale in the Denver-area for September.