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1 shot in Brighton, juvenile suspects detained at Prairie View High School

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:10:21 GMT

BRIGHTON, Colo. (KDVR) — Two juveniles were taken into custody at Prairie View High School on Wednesday after one person was shot in Brighton, and police were investigating whether more young people were involved, police said. The Brighton Police Department said in a release that two juvenile suspects were taken into custody after a vehicle matching the suspect vehicle's description entered the Prairie View High School parking lot."As leads developed, additional juveniles believed to be involved were contacted and detained," according to the release.Police respond to shooting near schoolPolice responded near South 9th Avenue and Bush Street after receiving reports of shots fired around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. 2 dogs die after wolf attacks in Jackson County In a news conference, Brighton Police Chief Matt Domenico said student resource officers were on the scene within seconds and responding officers showed up quickly after. Officers found shell casings at the intersection but no vi...

Finding workers with Colorado's low unemployment rate can challenge businesses

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:10:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Some of the latest unemployment numbers show Colorado is doing great when it comes to people returning to work. The state has some of the lowest unemployment levels in the country.The unemployment rate in Colorado is 2.8%. That is much lower than the national unemployment rate, which is currently 3.4% These cars have the most catalytic converters stolen in Boulder That is good news for Colorado in some cases, but there are still challenges.Finding workers affects some businessesThe low unemployment rates in Colorado, some say, help prove the economy continues to bounce back strong in the state after the height of the pandemic.That strength shows at Guard and Grace restaurant in downtown Denver, where there are lots of customers and plenty of workers. Ja Morant suspended over gun incident at Colorado strip club "At Guard and Grace, we are pretty fortunate that we have robust clientele, so we are busy all the time, just about,” general manager Nikki Guard said.Some...

Comfort dogs brought to Rose Medical Center to help medical staff

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:10:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Comfort dogs are a powerful tool in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. Now they are being used in hospital ERs. Not for patients but for the medical staff.  Some of the medicines you will find at a hospital ER are penicillin, morphine and antibiotics. But at Rose Medical Center, you can add a dog to that list."How can you have a dog in an ER room? Well, the ER, first and foremost, isn't the most sanitary place but she's cleaned and washed, her vest is clean all the time. People wash their hands before and after they pet her," Dr. Susan Ryan said.Ryan works in the emergency room at Rose Medical Center and says just the presence of her companion dog Pepi is powerful medicine. Labrador retrievers are no longer the most popular dog breed "Yeah it is, it's better than any medicine I can prescribe," Ryan said.Ryan said working in a hospital during the pandemic was a petri dish for PTSD. "She was in the front lines with the COVID work here at Rose...

K-9 assists in bringing down Larimer County suspect in 5-hour standoff

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:10:21 GMT

LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- A man was taken into custody Tuesday with the help of a K-9 after a standoff with law enforcement in Larimer County that lasted five hours.Jared Gassen, 38, was taken into custody after the standoff.The Larimer County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to a domestic violence call at 10:43 a.m. An adult woman had allegedly been held in a house for over a day and assaulted by Gassen. 1 shot in Brighton, juvenile suspects detained at Prairie View High School She was able to escape after deputies arrived and was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.Gassen then barricaded himself in the home and refused to exit, LCSO said. Several less-lethal methods to get Gassen out of the home were tried, but he kept refusing commands. He was taken into custody at 4:02 p.m. with help from a K-9.Factors in the case are being investigated, including drug use.

'The story of our season': Bednar commends team for playing through adversity

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:10:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Colorado Avalanche were dealt yet another blow when Arturri Lehkonen broke his finger in Monday's 8-4 win against the Montreal Canadiens. Lehkonen tallied three points before the injury that is expected to sideline him for four to six weeks, according to coach Jared Bednar. "He's one of our identity guys, no question. I mean this is one of the hardest-working guys on the ice in every single game that he plays, all situation guy, power play, penalty kill, five-on-five, he's playing in there, you know, top line, or top two lines every night," Bednar said after the team's morning practice in Toronto on Tuesday. "And when it comes to the competitiveness and the passion that he plays with, he sets the bar for our team." 2 dogs die after wolf attacks in Jackson County Bednar called up Alex Galchenyuk from the Colorado Eagles to replace the roster spot Lehkonen leaves open but it is undetermined where he'll play in the lineup. The Avs coach said he's been playing wel...

'Snake Bit Bandit' wanted in 5 metro bank robberies

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:10:21 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Police in the Denver metro area are looking for a man who allegedly robbed five banks.The suspect has been dubbed the "Snake Bit Bandit" after surveillance photos of the man show him wearing a hat with a snake on it. According to the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, the suspect has allegedly robbed five banks in the Denver metro area. In each of the robberies, the man approaches the teller and produces a threatening note demanding money. Driver, passenger shot while turning onto Colfax Avenue Officers hope the thief's distinctive outfits will help identify him. The suspect is described as:White man5 feet, 7 inches to 5 feet, 9 inches tallWeighs 150 poundsThin buildKnown to wear a "Don't Tread on Me" hat with a snake on it, a Colorado flag hat, as well as a sweatshirt hood with "Fugitive Recovery Agent" on itThe Metro Denver Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for any information this suspect that allegedly robbed five banks in the metro area. (Metro Denver Crime Stoppe...

Jgame serves up stylish biodegradable tennis apparel — from water bottles

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:10:21 GMT

If you want to become a really good tennis player, you need the most important thing: you need to look like a really good tennis player. Deco’s checking out a brand that will have you feeling like a pro while looking out for Mother Earth.Life is better on the court … especially when you’re serving up some style. Jgame is changing the game when it comes to tennis wear.Jackie Meretsky: “Jgame is a female-founded — me — sustainable tennis wear brand. I manufacture in New York City.”These outfits aren’t just perfect for a workout. They also help the environment.Jackie Meretsky: “We use all recycled fabrics, and what that means is the fabrics go through a process. They start as single-use plastic water bottles.”The bottles become yarn, which Jgame turns into activewear.Jackie Meretsky: “Jgame fabrics not only feel good, but they also look great. It’s just as important on the tennis court to look great, because then ...

Showtime

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:10:21 GMT

Let’s play pretend. Make believe that you’ve had a hard week at work, but now it’s the weekend, and all you want to do is relax. Kick back and fire up these half-dozen movies, ’cause you’re about to get a taste of this week’s Showtime.Adam Driver (as Mills): “My name is Mills. I was the pilot of a ship. We’ve crash-landed on an uncharted planet.”Adam Driver finds out that coming back home can be a scary surprise in “65.”Let’s just say the title has to do with how many millions of years he travels back in time, only to wind up right back where he started..Willem Dafoe (as Nemo): “Help me! Get me out of here!”Crime doesn’t play. That’s the lesson Willem Dafoe learns in “Inside.”The Oscar nominee plays an art thief who gets trapped in the apartment that he’s trying to rip off.When a psychologist packs up her fancy San Francisco office and relocated to a middle class neighbo...

821 Tennis gets you in shape with tennis cardio and music

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:10:21 GMT

Tennis is already a fun sport, and it could be a real workout, too.There’s also a lot of wasted standing around time.Well, that’s not the case with cardio tennis, a class that promises you’ll break major sweat and drop some big time calories.Deco’s Alex Miranda is live with 821 Tennis in Edgewater at Margaret Pace Park with more…For More Info:821Tennis.com

Anthony Volpe shines again in Yankees’ 9-8 loss to Phillies, earns praise from Hal Steinbrenner

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:10:21 GMT

What is left for him to do?Anthony Volpe has blown his competition out of the water this spring and that continued on Wednesday afternoon in the Yankees’ 9-8 loss to the Phillies at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. The 21-year-old top prospect was 1-for-2 including an RBI single off Gregory Soto, one of the game’s top relievers, with a stolen base and he made a series of acrobatic defensive plays.Volpe is slashing .333/.459/.667 with two homers, four doubles and five stolen bases this spring. The New Jersey native has been the clear top performer and has pushed himself into the conversation to break camp with the Bombers despite not being on the 40-man roster.“Whoever is going to be the best fit and the best choice and contribute the most to the team [is who I want to be the shortstop],” said Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner on the YES Network after Wednesday’s game. “And right now I think that’s still up in the air. It’s been fun ...