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CU senior completes mission to walk every single street in Boulder

Carter Snelson was a sophomore at the University of Colorado Boulder when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Far from home and needing a socially-distanced hobby to pass the time, he adopted a mission.

Nuggets VP of Scouting has a side project posting pictures of "flossers"

What are Jim Clibanoff's two favorite things to scout? Future MVPs and discard dental hygiene products.

Northglenn turns to help with noxious weed problem

Northglenn turns to army of goats to help with noxious weed problem at Oscar Arnold Nature Area. Northglenn turns to army of goats to help with noxious weed problem at Oscar Arnold Nature Area.

Cherry Creek High School junior makes mosaic portrait out of Rubik's Cubes

Cherry Creek High School junior makes mosaic portrait of Nicole Brady entirely out of Rubik's Cubes.

Reading program keeps grandparents involved with Aurora elementary school

A 20-year cancer survivor, Linda Whitehouse knows what it’s like to be a cancer patient, which is why volunteering at Sky Ridge Medical Center’s Cancer Resource Center is so important to her.

Lakewood Cultural Center hosts exhibit with visually-impaired artists

As Lakewood Cultural Center administrator Rita Sommers put it, "Art is for everybody." That's on full display in the center's main lobby where the team is hosting their Blind Visionaries exhibit.

Boulder man holds onto six decades of collectibles found at yard sales

Many people need a storage unit or two, but Joel Haertling fills one of those in his sleep. The Boulder man estimates he has five garages and three semis full of yard sale collectibles.

What's That? See the world's oldest ice sample at the only US Ice Core Facility

As a new segment of "What's That?" Denver7 took a tour of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Ice Core Facility, which is the only of its kind in our country.

Reading program keeps grandparents involved with Aurora elementary school

Optimist Club volunteers help keep kids focused on reading lessons at Aurora’s Sixth Avenue Elementary.

FRIENDS of Broomfield needs new bus to continue programming

Twenty-five years ago, Gina Coufal felt her son, Josh, did not have enough opportunities after his high school graduation.

Wheat Ridge couple hosts party bus full of basset hounds for their dog's b-day

Six years ago, they started an Instagram page for Dottie and her sister, and, over time, they formed a social group for more than 60 Coloradans who also have basset hounds.

Denver nonprofit gives people experiencing homelessness free culinary training

The Denver nonprofit Housed Working & Healthy gives people experiencing homelessness specific job skills that make them competitive candidates in the culinary world.
What's That?: Wheat Ridge's King of Wings returns after electrical fire

Just in time for the Avs' and Nuggets' playoff runs, one of Wheat Ridge's most beloved batch of chicken wings is back on the menu.

Colo. boy injured in Belize horseback riding accident meets heroes who saved him

A Denver boy who was injured in a horseback riding accident in Belize in December was able to meet the heroes who saved his life and flew him home.

Colorado's team returns from the World Sign Spinning Championships

The Colorado branch of Arrow, an international company that contracts people to spin physical, pointed advertisements.

Former restaurateurs still dishing up food, but serving a different clientele

Monday and Tuesday mornings at Nocturne restaurant look like most other days at the restaurant. The difference is Nocturne is closed and the people inside aren’t workers, they’re volunteers.

Thornton couple goes viral for Disney-tastic home listing

The Disney-tastic home is currently for sale in Thornton and features a nearly four-decade-old collection of Disney relics.

Senior couple speaks with photographer behind beloved Rockies picture of them

Judy and Gary Burns were just enjoying a lovely afternoon at Coors Field last July, and did not learn until later that they were suddenly social media stars.

Gypsum teacher completes Triple Crown of Hiking in 1 year

Gypsum's Charlie Janssen just hiked nearly 8,000 miles in under 12 months to complete the Triple Crown of Hiking. This is his story.

Explore the world of insects, bugs at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science

I am not sure if anyone loves bugs more than Dr. Frank Krell, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science's senior curator of entomology.

Florida nonprofit brings kids to Colorado for adaptive downhill skiing lessons

The Florida nonprofit, Wheelchairs 4 Kids, is dedicated to improving the lives of children with physical disabilities. This is the second time they’ve taken a group skiing.

Colorado kids and parents both get playtime at Junkyard Social Club

Kids don't always want to play on their iPad. Sometimes, they just want to roll a car tire down a slide and see what happens.

Parents use lessons learned with their child to help other bullied children

Tom and Dru Ahlborg didn’t set out to become experts in bullying, but when their son was relentlessly bullied in middle school they found themselves in the middle of a crash course on the topic.

Make-A-Wish grants Colorado teen's ‘Top Gun’ wish

At 0800 hours on Buckley Space Force Base, a new "recruit" makes his way through the halls, meeting fighter pilots and crew. That’s just the start of a memorable day for 17-year-old Jeremiah.
Northglenn hires team of seniors to fill lifeguard shortage at Rec Center pool

Technically, retirement does not have to be a permanent decision. This was the case for five seniors in Northglenn, who came out of retirement to save the city's Rec Center pool.

Lakewood woman, 96, reflects on past as tennis champ, burlesque dancer

If you want proof that age is just a number, look no further than 96-year-old Rita Price in Lakewood.

Littleton resident celebrates 104th birthday by playing the piano

What are Lucille Claridge's tips for, like her, making it to 104 years old? She says eat healthy, exercise and listen to your parents.

Colorado nonprofit ensures families can bring newborns home in warm clothes

All across Colorado, hundreds of women are making sure that families in need can bring home their newest members in style.

Personal experience helps CO nonprofit founder build better futures for others

Laura Kepler absolutely loves it when she is able to help someone find the book they’ve been searching for.

Airline passenger honored for tackling man in flight attack

An airline passenger who helped tackle a man trying stab a flight attendant with a broken metal spoon was honored Friday by his hometown police department in New Hampshire.

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