What They’re Saying: Broncos hire George Paton as general manager

President/CEO Joe Ellis “George is one of the most widely respected and experienced personnel executives in the NFL. He’s a composed, collaborative leader with a clear vision of building a championship team. Getting to know George over the last week, his intelligence, work ethic and leadership skills impressed all of us. He has worked nearly…

Twitter temporarily bars Lauren Boebert from tweeting, but reverses decision

Twitter officials temporarily barred Colorado’s newly elected Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert on Wednesday from tweeting after she spread false information about the presidential election, a Twitter spokesperson confirmed to The Denver Post. However, after a review, the social media platform’s staff determined they had ruled in error and instead flagged as disputed Boebert’s Jan. 9…

Colorado to offer COVID-19 vaccines to residents 65 and up — but not quite yet

Colorado will revise its rollout of COVID-19 vaccines once again by allowing people 65 and older — rather than just those 70 and up — to be inoculated sooner, though when and how that will happen is still being fleshed out following sweeping changes to federal guidance Tuesday. The Trump administration is now advising states…

Police officer involved in shooting along Colfax Avenue in Lakewood

A police officer was involved in a shooting in Lakewood on Tuesday afternoon. Lakewood Police are responding to an officer involved shooting near the intersection of Colfax and Garrison. Media please stage at Safeway. — Lakewood Police (@LakewoodPDCO) January 12, 2021 The incident happened near the intersection of West Colfax Avenue and Garrison Street, police…

Pedestrian traffic deaths in Colorado are up 89% since 2009, AAA analysis shows

The number of pedestrians killed annually on Colorado’s roadways has nearly doubled since 2009, according to analysis by AAA Colorado. The Colorado increase surpasses a 55% nationwide rise in pedestrian deaths over the same period, according to a news release. Nationally, more pedestrians lost their lives in 2018 than in any year since 1990. From…

Monte Morris’ hyper-efficient point guard play leads rejuvenated Nuggets bench production

There is a hidden moment before every Nuggets game, away from fans and television cameras, when a group of mostly unsung players gather to share in a common goal. “We huddle up before the tipoff and just say: ‘Let’s be better than the other team’s bench,’” Nuggets reserve point guard Monte Morris said. “’Let’s go…

Avalanche opener will not be available locally on NBC Sports Network

The Colorado Avalanche’s regular-season opener against the St. Louis Blues Wednesday night will not be aired locally on NBC Sports Network, which previously said would carry the game exclusively. Related Articles New age of an NHL defensive pairing looks like Avalanche’s Cale Makar-Devon Toews Avalanche notebook: Often-injured Matt Calvert taking preventative measures; Philipp Grubauer named…

Doug Pederson fired as Philadelphia Eagles head coach

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles have fired coach Doug Pederson, less than three years after he led them to the franchise’s only Super Bowl title. The NFL Network was first to report the news Monday. Pederson was 42-37-1 in five seasons. He led the Eagles to two division titles and three playoff appearances before going…

EMW Carpets & Furniture calls it a century on South Broadway in Denver, making way for apartments

Eric and J.C. Helmstaedter have a trove of stories about EMW Carpets & Furniture, naturally. The brothers were the third generation to run the family business that operated on Broadway just south of Evans Avenue for almost a century. EMW was their grandmother, Elizabeth Mary Wagenblast, the family and company matriarch who once joked in…

Lakewood woman champions veterans and puts together Welcome Home boxes

About four years ago, a neighbor of Dorothy Burke’s came to her Lakewood front door in tears. The neighbor, who has since moved, worked for the Veterans Administration and, as part of her job handed over the keys to apartments where veterans, recovering from homelessness, would reside. “I take these guys and gals to their…

Vaccine rollout confirms public health officials’ complaints

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Public health officials have sounded the alarm for months, complaining that they do not have enough support or money to get COVID-19 vaccines quickly into arms. Now the slower-than-expected start to the largest vaccination effort in U.S. history is proving them right. As they work to ramp up the shots, state and…

After deadly U.S. Capitol riot, lawmakers ask why the police were so outnumbered

WASHINGTON — The police were badly outnumbered. Only a few dozen guarded the West front of the Capitol when they were rushed by thousands of rioters bent on breaking into the building. Armed with metal pipes, pepper spray and other weapons, the mob pushed past the thin police line. One rioter hurled a fire extinguisher…

Democratic wins in the Senate could strengthen Biden’s legislative push

WASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in November was tempered by concerns that he would face Republican opposition in the Senate that could stymie him at every turn. Those worries eased this past week when Democrats swept two Senate special elections in Georgia, giving the party control of Congress and the White House for the…

Three people shot in Denver overnight Friday

Three people were shot and injured in Denver early Saturday, police said. Just after 2 a.m., police announced a double shooting on the 3500 block of South Harlan Street in southwest Denver. A man and woman were transported to a hospital with wounds not believed to be life-threatening, police said, adding that no arrests have…

Gabe Landeskog rejoins Avalanche, was among five “unfit” players in training camp

Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog spoke to media covering the team Friday for the first time since early September — before he suffered a skate-blade cut above his right knee that ultimately ended his season. Landeskog went down in Game 6 against the Dallas Stars and the Avs lost Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinal…

No charges for Aurora police officers who held children at gunpoint after erroneous traffic stop

The Aurora police officers who ordered terrified children out of a car at gunpoint and held them, some handcuffed, on hot asphalt after bungling a traffic stop will not face criminal charges, prosecutors announced Friday. Officers Darian Dasko and Madisen Moen on Aug. 2 stopped the car, which they believed to be stolen, and ordered…

WATCH: Gov. Polis’ COVID-19 update

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Michael Porter Jr. out for Thursday night’s game against Mavericks; not extension of prior COVID-19 protocol

Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. was ruled out for Thursday night’s game against the Dallas Mavericks hours before tip-off, due to health and safety protocols. After being expected to return to the lineup one day earlier, Porter was not with the team Thursday, according to the Nuggets’ injury report. His absence is not an extension…

Teen missing after her flight lands at DIA; police ask public’s help in locating her

Denver police are asking for the public’s help in finding a Colorado teenager who is missing after traveling to Arizona for a Christmas break. Whitney Lulloff, 16, arrived at Denver International Airport on Monday but “mysteriously disappeared,” according to KDVR Channel 31. Denver police were notified by Lulloff’s family on Monday about her being missing,…

Pelosi, lawmakers openly discuss ousting Trump, possible impeachment

By ZEKE MILLER and MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers of both parties raised the prospect Thursday of ousting President Donald Trump from office, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that if he wasn’t removed, the House may move forward with a second impeachment. Though Trump has less than two weeks in office, lawmakers…

Colorado congressional delegation’s reaction to violence in Washington, D.C.

Following are reactions of Colorado’s congressional members, as well as national politicians, to the violence that has broken out in Washington, D.C. The story will be continuously updated. Rep. Ken Buck (R) This is not a protest, this is anarchy. This needs to stop, it’s un-American. pic.twitter.com/AXkDnMnMEz — Congressman Ken Buck (@RepKenBuck) January 6, 2021…

Colorado schools to receive 1 million rapid, at-home COVID-19 tests monthly during spring semester

Gov. Jared Polis promised Wednesday to supply 1 million at-home, rapid COVID-19 tests to Colorado school staff, students and families monthly during the spring semester. The tests, provided through a partnership with BinaxNOW, will help public and private schools quickly identify positive cases among symptomatic individuals as well as provide regular surveillance testing to identify…

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