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Dog missing for two months found by hikers in Jefferson County

The dog, Nova, suffered a broken leg and might have to get surgery, but is now resting comfortably at home.

Manna restaurant in Castle Rock celebrates 10-years in most unusual place

If the secret to success in the restaurant industry is good food and stellar service, Manna in Castle Rock has nailed it.

Wild Willie: Colorado man with autism says music 'works wonders'

Willie Schandel started speaking at three years old, which was the same age he was diagnosed with autism.

Local artists' work featured around Empower Field at Mile High

Local artists will display their work around Empower Field at Mile High this season for the Denver Broncos' Stadium Artist Series.

'I'm gonna get this thing': Boulder runner breaks 50-mile world record

The 2019 world record for the men's 50-mile race fell last weekend after a runner from Boulder dug deep to cross the finish line almost two minutes under the previous record.

Denver Illuminations lights Broomfield home for 5-year-old battling cancer

A Broomfield family who has been in and out of the hospital as their 5-year-old daughter battles cancer has some extra holiday cheer thanks to Denver Illuminations.

How Anne Trujillo, Denver7 helped a woman get a life-saving kidney transplant

Denver7's coverage of a Colorado family's desperate plea for an organ donation led to a perfect match and a successful transplant. To this day, Arlene Faybik credits the station for saving her life.

Denver7's 70th Anniversary: Celebrating the life and legacy of Pam Daale

The on-air personalities you invite into your home, simply by turning on your TV, can feel like family. Never was that truer than it was in the late 1990s and early 2000s with Denver7’s Pam Daale.

Dennisaurus Rex: The Colorado Springs emu delivering smiles

For Billie-Sue Mitchell and her pet emu Dennis, meeting new people and posing for photos has become part of regular life, as they go out for walks around Colorado Springs.

Denver brewery teams up with nonprofit to help veterans take flight

An aviation-themed brewery in Denver has partnered with a nonprofit to help veterans take flight through Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certificates.

Team of all-Black women, including Coloradan, aspiring to summit Kilimanjaro

Full Circle Everest, the first all-Black climbing team to summit Mount Everest, has announced a new expedition for 2024 — a group of all-Black women who will pursue the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro.

These Coloradans earned gold medals at the Pan Am Games

Meet the Colorado athletes who earned gold medals at the recent Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile.
Colorado boy gets to meet his hero Doctor Who

8-year-old Tristan Robinson has fallen in love with the British Sci-Fi show Doctor Who, using it to communicate with his friends and family. Watch the moment he got to meet the doctor himself.

One of most heavily damaged trails in 2020 Cameron Peak Fire to reopen Saturday

One of the trails most heavily damaged by the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire in northern Colorado will reopen on Saturday morning.

Accessible trail around Rocky Mountain National Park lake has been updated

One of Rocky Mountain National Park's wheelchair- and stroller-friendly trails has been updated to improve accessibility for visitors.

Father joined by fellow pilot sons for final flight before retirement

An Arvada man was joined by special copilots — his sons — for his final flight before retirement after 42 years as an airline pilot.

Deer struggling in cold Alaskan waters saved by wildlife troopers

Two Alaska Wildlife Troopers spotted two deer struggling against the current while trying to swim from one island to another.

Golfer breaks world record for most 18-hole courses played in single year

Patrick Koenig on Tuesday set the new world record for most 18-hole courses played in a single year.

Fred's fresh start: 400-pound pig at center of Aurora crime spree finds new home

Fred, the 400-pound pig who was captured after a two-week crime spree in Aurora, has found a new home.

Denver PD team helps man, 6-year-old son find home after months on the street

A father and son spent months trying to get back to Colorado, only to find themselves living on the streets. That's when a Denver PD outreach coordinator stepped in to help.

Colorado charity provides specialized sweatshirts following mastectomy surgeries

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the National Breast Cancer Foundation estimates one in eight women in America will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lives.

The Smoothie Bus blends mission of nutrition and inclusivity in joint venture

Non-profits Guided by Humanity and Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization employ teens and people with disabilities to deliver healthy sweets and positivity to the community.

First responders say roommates' quick action saved 20-year-old's life

First responders say quick action by two roommates saved the life of a 20-year-old who went into cardiac arrest.

Chaparral HS volleyball team raises $3,000 for students with disabilities

Each year, the Chaparral High School volleyball team chooses a local organization to support with a fundraiser. This year, they picked a cause close to home.
Chicago woman, 104, skydives from plane, aiming for world record

A 104-year-old Chicago woman is hoping to be certified as the oldest person to ever skydive after leaving her walker on the ground and making a tandem jump in northern Illinois.

Fritzler Farm Park celebrates Reba McEntire with new corn maze

Fritzler Farm Park is celebrating country music star and actress Reba McEntire with a new corn maze that opened Sunday, the farm announced Wednesday in a news release.

Loveland sculptor to reveal progress on sculpture for new National Mall memorial

A Loveland sculptor and U.S. Army veteran will soon reveal his progress on a sculpture that, once complete, will be an integral part of the Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Santa Fe Art District's oldest Chicano gallery gets a new home

Denver’s Santa Fe Art District comes alive every first Friday of the month. Soon, the bustling art walk will have another stop: A new home for one of the district’s oldest galleries.

Homeowners impacted by Marshall Fire can request free trees through new program

Boulder County residents who are rebuilding and recovering from the 2021 Marshall Fire can request free trees to plant around their property.

Littleton coffee shop provides jobs, training for people with disabilities

This coffee shop in Littleton not only provides a caffeine boost and place to socialize, but also gives an opportunity to some who may not receive one elsewhere.

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