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Avalanche ride 3-goal 2nd period to 5-3 win over Blues
DENVER (AP) — Cale Makar refused to make too big of deal out of his milestone moment. Sure, he's “honored and stuff” after breaking the Colorado franchise record for most goals by a rookie defenseman. “But it's not something that I'm going to go home and celebrate,” Makar said....
Townsend has career-high 32, leads Denver past Omaha 91-76
DENVER (AP) — Jase Townsend had a career-high 32 points as Denver snapped its 10-game losing streak, beating Omaha 91-76 on Saturday. Townsend made 8 of 10 3-pointers and the Pioneers were 11 of 20 from 3-point distance. Ade Murkey had 19 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for Denver (5-15, 1-5...
Thousands turn out for 4th annual women's march in Denver
DENVER (AP) — Thousands of people attended the fourth annual women's march in Denver on Saturday. The march started at 10 a.m. at Civic Center Park and followed a route around the state Capitol and back to the park. This year's march didn't include a rally. Afterward, participants were invited to meet...
Denver police officer accused of sexually assaulting woman
DENVER (AP) — A Denver police officer is accused of sexually assaulting a woman he first met while responding to a call for service last month, authorities said Saturday. Johnny Leon Alvarez, 29, was arrested early Friday. He was being held in the Denver Detention Center for investigation of sexual...
Tom Brady most dominant player in AFC championship history
Tom Brady has been synonymous with the AFC championship for the last two decades. Thirteen times he played for the Lamar Hunt Trophy and nine times he won it, besting MVP Patrick Mahomes in overtime, upending Blake Bortles in a classic comeback, denying Andrew Luck and Philip Rivers trips to the Super Bowl,...
Latino Caucus numbers, influence growing at Colorado Capitol
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado General Assembly’s Latino Caucus is the largest in state history, and its members have ambitious plans for the 2020 session. There are now 13 members in the group that's only open to Democrats. Their growing influence was illustrated by last year's election of Leroy Garcia...
Sen. Gardner's reelection campaign refunds $33K in donations
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Sen. Cory Gardner's reelection campaign said Friday that it was refunding $33,000 in excess contributions. The refunds will largely go to individuals who gave more than the federal $2,800 limit on campaign donations during an election cycle. Such errors are not unusual in...
Michael Porter Jr. stays patient as playing time increases
DENVER (AP) — Michael Porter Jr. often reminded himself to remain patient as the Denver Nuggets gradually eased him back onto the court. Being patient, though, hasn't always been his forte. He's a 21-year-old highly touted rookie eager to show how he can contribute. He's feeling good these days, too,...
Colorado budget writers seek millions in undisclosed funds
DENVER (AP) — After former Gov. John Hickenlooper came under fire for how he spent money from a little-known account in his office, KCNC-TV has learned there are similar accounts throughout state government that hold millions of taxpayer dollars. The money in the accounts comes from sources like federal...
Democrat Chris Hansen to succeed Lois Court in Senate
DENVER (AP) — Denver Democratic state Rep. Chris Hansen has been chosen to serve the remaining year of former Sen. Lois Court’s four-year term in a district representing parts of Denver and Arapahoe counties. Colorado Politics reports that Hansen was selected by a party committee Thursday. He was...
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