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Arvada thrift store tracks down donator after finding suitcase of family heirlooms

As CSU adjunct professor Josef Garrett found out, a suitcase that he thought was just a typewriter turned out to be an heirloom container, holding dozens of letters and family photos dating back 80 years.

Sky's the limit for a young Denver advertising company

Fly By Ads uses billboards on building rooftops near airports to get attention from passengers and social media

New documentary shows famous climbers' 17-peak, 36-hour adventure in RMNP

Seventeen mountains, 35 miles and 20,000 feet of gain in Rocky Mountain National Park sounds like a fun adventure for an extraordinary week, but two famous climbers completed the route in just a day and a half, and their journey is part of a film tour premiering at the end of the month.

Colorado's Sister Shred: Legally blind and riding mountains in a nun costume

It's been 25 years since Kris Nordberg was diagnosed with Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (P.X.E.), and she is still having plenty of thrills.

Denver teen breaks barriers at international bocce ball competition

A couple months after Jose Serna picked up a bocce ball for the first time, he picked up a top-5 finish at an international competition.

Helping families with sick children makes volunteer smile

When families check in to the Ronald McDonald House in Aurora, Patricia Rucker is often the first person to show them around.

DIA and Milwaukee Airport work together to return stuffed animal to toddler

Santa? No, it's the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport and Denver International Airport!

Local high school students compete to send food into space

For the sixth consecutive year, the students of Grandview High School and Eaglecrest High School will team up to attempt to get their recipes sent to the International Space Station.

Denver7 visits Sierra Elementary for Read Across America Day

In celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday, which is recognized as Read Across America Day, Denver7 headed to Sierra Elementary School in Arvada to read to students.

Denver's new full-contact female football will host first home game in July

The Denver Rush, a new full-contact female football league, will play their inaugural game at Loveland's Budweiser Events Center in July.

Ski jorers ready to race down Leadville’s historic street this weekend

In a thrill-soaked weekend in March, cowboy culture meets extreme skiing for the annual Leadville Ski Joring event. Each run is a flurry of activity in just a few seconds, but it will draw you in fast. "If you come once, you'll definitely want to come again. I promise that," the organizer said.

Denver Zoo stretches trunks and more with 'Elephant Yoga' program

At the Denver Zoo, the staff members of the pachyderm team have trained all five of its elephants to engage in a program called "Elephant Yoga." The bulls can stretch, bend and even roll.
Local 15-year-old to compete at Indoor Skydiving World Cup

Buzz Lightyear once said, "This isn't flying. It's falling, with style." However, it's hard to tell when you're watching local indoor skydiving sensation Kiana Adamson flip and pirouette through the air.

Volunteers move donated medical equipment around the world

Project CURE’s international headquarters is filled with donated medical supplies bound for destinations around the world, and getting those supplies to the people that need them takes lots of volunteers.

Denver Museum of Nature and Science's newest exhibit transports you to a time of pharaohs and mummies

Looking to escape the cold this weekend? Experience what the desert was like 5,000 years ago with a tour of "Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs" at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

Colorado couple reunited with dog that went missing in the mountains

A pet owner's worst nightmare became a tear-jerking Valentine's Day reunion thanks to the Silverthorne community.

Butterfly Pavilion hopes to educate Coloradans while also providing a break from the cold

Walking into the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster is like stepping into another world. The facility hopes to educate Coloradans about the importance of butterflies while also providing a break from the cold.

Colorado couple gets married at 2:22 p.m. on 2/22/2022

A Colorado couple didn't let the cold stop them from having their perfect day. The two went ahead with their outdoor wedding and were married at 2:22 p.m. on 2/22/2022.

Teen delivering thousands of pounds of pet food to seniors in need

Grandpaws Pantry provides monthly pet food supplies, at no cost, to seniors who are struggling to care for their companion pets because of illness, disability, or financial hardship.

CU student creating new opportunities for village in Tanzania

After moving to the U.S. to continue her education, a woman from Tanzania created the nonprofit 1Love to help bring new opportunities for those in her northern Tanzanian village.

A visit to CSU Spur's new horse rehab facilities

Denver7 visited the new facilities at CSU Spur's Equine Sports Medicine And Rehabilitation Center, where horses use world class equipment like underwater treadmills, a vibration station, and a heating device called a solarium.

Drift across a frozen lake this winter at Aspen Ice Karting

From behind the wheel of a kart decked out with snow tires and ice screws, you can whip, zoom and drift across a frozen lake in Aspen.

11-year-old who received liver transplant celebrates National Donor Day

When 11-year-old Emi needed a liver, it was a family friend who answered the call.

Food Bank of the Rockies gets $125,000 thanks to booster shots

When people get healthier and a food bank receives a big donation, that feels like the definition of a "win-win."
Work underway to make disabled veteran's Arvada home more accessible

One month after Denver7 brought you the story of the Wilson family and their quest to make their Arvada home more accessible, progress is finally underway.

Denver restaurant La Chiva elevates Colombian culture and cuisine

La Chiva Restaurant introduces its customers to traditional and popular Colombian foods with a cultural experience.

Restaurants release menus for Denver Restaurant Week

Restaurants around Denver have published their menus for the annual Denver Restaurant Week.

The daily grind of snowplowing one of Colorado's most dangerous roads

At this point, Clint Rhoades could probably drive the most treacherous and narrow guardrail-free strips of US Highway 550 with his eyes closed. After all, it's not that different from his CDOT job, which often involves driving a snowplow in white-out conditions on the highway.

14-year-old with muscular dystrophy creates costumes for other kids in wheelchairs

Riley Wise has the coolest ride in town, and now, he wants to make sure other kids have one, too.

Cycling Without Age offers unique rides to seniors celebrating a milestone

At 100 years old, it's not every day that you get to try a brand new experience. However, that's exactly what Cycling Without Age offers seniors when they're celebrating a milestone. On Monday, they threw 100-year-old Rachel Augustine a birthday party, featuring a ride on a trishaw.

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