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Army mom surprises son at Denver elementary school after 5-month deployment

Major Alexis Carrington spent the last five months deployed in the Middle East as a member of the U.S. Army Reserve. On Wednesday, she surprised her son, Joshua, at his Denver elementary school.

Ice cream parlor will open in Fort Collins' historic Northern Hotel building

An ice cream parlor is preparing to open this spring inside the Northern Hotel building in Fort Collins.

Meet Pepsi and Winkie, the beloved burros at Colorado School of Mines

Colorado School of Mines has not one but two oversized miniature burros as its school mascot. Each has its own responsibilities in fulfilling the role of Blaster the Burro.

Literacy non-profit uses contest to get students excited about reading, writing

It's hot dog day at Monarch PK-8 in Louisville, but that isn't the most exciting thing happening at lunch. Children's author, Stan Tucker, is unveiling contest-winning books, written by students.

Native Max magazine spotlights the heritage and evolution of Indigenous fashion

When Indigenous model Kelly Holmes started out in the fashion industry, she didn't see a platform for Native Americans. So, she created her own: Native Max magazine.

The 'dog days' of winter: Colorado pets and wildlife out in the snowstorm

Colorado is going on five days of snow. While it feels like that or longer to some people, others are loving every second of it, especially our furry friends.

Tocabe: An American Indian Eatery brings a taste of Native cuisine to Denver

November is Native American Heritage Month, and Denver7 wanted to highlight a Native business in Denver that has quickly become a foodie favorite.

Guinea pig for president: How Boulder 4th graders are learning about elections

Learning how elections work can be challenging, but at Boulder Country Day School, fourth graders are understanding the process thanks to a guinea pig election.

Work completed on new pedestrian underpass at Monument Valley Park

Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) has completed work on a new pedestrian underpass in Monument Valley Park.

Young Colorado entrepreneur looks to connect people with tech-focused business

After finding a passion in collecting old bottle caps, 8-year-old Aiden decided to create a business from the hundreds he had sitting around his house.

Therapy animals at DIA celebrate 9 years of the program with Halloween bash

This week Denver International Airport celebrated the 9th anniversary of their CATS(Canine Airport Therapy Squad) program with a Halloween gathering in the great hall of the airport.

Michigan police officer escorts speeding couple in labor to the hospital

A speeding Sterling Heights man with his fiance in active labor were pulled over by Utica PD. Instead of issuing them a ticket, Officer Demuynck helped safely escort them to the hospital.
DPS's first ADA-accessible and inclusive playground was spearheaded by students

Every child should get to have fun on a playground. That's the idea behind the first-ever ADA-accessible and inclusive playground within Denver Public Schools.

How one Colorado business is sending memorial flags to hurricane victims

A local business in Louisville is helping families who lost their loved one's memorial flags to the recent natural disasters.

2024 Squish the Squash: Denver Zoo elephants pulverize, eat 350-pound pumpkin

Asian elephants Bodhi and Duncan got into the fall spirit at the Denver Zoo on Thursday by pulverizing and eating a 350-pound pumpkin.

Couple putting on charity golf tournament raises millions for local nonprofits

Eighteen holes for charity at the Ute Creek Golf Course. It's a yearly event, as authentic as the restaurateurs who put it on.

Italian traditions hold strong at Denver's Potenza Lodge

For 125 years, the Potenza Lodge in North Denver has been bringing together community to celebrate Italian heritage.

Chicano leader Corky Gonzales' legacy grows through his son Rudy

As Denver7 celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, we sat down with Rudy Gonzales to reflect on his father Corky’s life and his hope future leaders will continue their legacy of giving back to community.

A record-setting teen climber returns home to Nepal to a hero's welcome

A Sherpa teenager who became the youngest person to scale all the world’s 14 highest peaks returned home to Nepal on Monday to a hero's welcome.

Denver Healing Generations helps Mexican American teens with ancient teachings

Mexican American teenagers facing troubles and traumas are finding a new path forward, through ancient indigenous teachings at the Denver Healing Generations program.

Colorado Brazil Fest unifies cultures through music and dancing

Brazil stands alone in Latin America as a Portuguese-speaking nation with its own unique blend of cultures. This weekend, Coloradans will gather at a festival honoring those traditions.

Nordstrom teams up with nonprofit to give 350 pairs of shoes to Denver kids

Nordstrom partnered with a nonprofit to help students at Denver's Munroe Elementary School start the school year off on the right foot with a new pair of shoes.

Relive the 90s this weekend at the Dude Dad Mini Golf Open in Fort Collins

Colorado Youtuber Dude Dad brought builders from as far as Kansas to create a mini golf course for his second-annual charity tournament.

Colorado man plans to ascend, descend Pikes Peak on his unicycle named Harmony

Dustin King has his eyes on Pikes Peak, but he knew conquering America's Mountain meant putting in the training and time to successfully make the 38 mile round trip.
Colorado YouTuber Dude Dad taps local builders for mini golf tournament

Colorado YouTuber Dude Dad tapped local builders to create a mini golf course for his second-annual charity tournament.

CO nonprofit looks to reduce suicide by helping LGBTQ+ kids, their parents

A Colorado nonprofit hopes to reduce the number of suicides by strengthening the relationship between LGBTQ+ kids and their parents.

Hidden cash up for grabs, if you’re willing to go on an adventure

It's a mad, mad, mad, mad world, but one Boulder man is trying to make it a little happier by hiding money to encourage people to get outdoors and have some fun!

Broncos' Patrick Surtain II helps bring S.T.E.A.M rooms to Denver high schools

Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II and his foundation are empowering two Denver high schools through new S.T.E.A.M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) rooms.

Denver entrepreneur leans on mentorship to get fresh food to communities in need

At the East Denver Food Hub, entrepreneur Roberto Meza is scaling up fast with help from the Latino Leadership Institute's network of mentors.

New Denver film festival shares stories from around the world

Filmmakers from around the world are sharing their stories at the first ever Colorado Diasporic Film Festival.

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