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Home-building academy’s goal: Provide a foundation for people seeking stable careers, new starts

Billy Liptrot is making the transition from prison to life on the outside just as one of the nation's hottest economic streaks has imploded in the face of a global pandemic. But the 38-year-old husband and father is optimistic as he undertakes training for what he hopes will lead to a career as a carpenter in the home building industry. And the industry says years of "under building" could help the industry bounce back as the economy improves.




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Polis says he’d like to see Colorado’s restaurants reopen in May — possibly before Memorial Day

Gov. Jared Polis said Friday that his goal is to have Colorado’s restaurants reopen in May, possibly before Memorial Day, depending on the effectiveness of the state’s new “safer-at-home” phase.




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Three-minute siren test planned for Wednesday in Denver

Denver will conduct a three-minute test of the Outdoor Warning Siren System on Wednesday.




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“Book of Mormon” cancels Denver summer dates amid national tour’s demise

The Tony-winning, nationally touring Broadway musical "The Book of Mormon" on Tuesday canceled its Denver dates amid a cross-country shutdown related to the coronavirus pandemic.




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DCPA postpones “Hamilton” ticket sale two days after announcing it

Two days after announcing it, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts is postponing public sales of tickets for the touring Broadway musical “Hamilton.”




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Denver premiere of David Byrne’s “Theater of Mind” postponed, DCPA theater season delayed

Talking Heads leader David Byrne’s new project, “Theater of Mind,” will miss its scheduled world premiere in Denver later this year, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts said today.




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Volatile days ahead for Colorado’s Front Range housing markets

Anyone wanting to buy or sell a home in metro Denver this year needs to buckle up and prepare for a wild ride in the months ahead.




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Metro district board candidates face election challenges because of coronavirus restrictions

The novel coronavirus pandemic has been a challenge for dozens of metropolitan district board candidates across Colorado as they grapple with stay-at-home orders and social distancing impacting their campaigns.






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Dathan Ritzenhein, 3-time Olympic runner and CU Buffs standout, announces retirement

Distance runner Dathan Ritzenhein announced his retirement Thursday, closing a career during which he made three Olympic appearances and also was one of the first to question the methods being used by his coach, Alberto Salazar, who is serving a four-year doping suspension.




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Tokyo Olympics: Signs suggest summer dates for 2021 Olympics

Tokyo Olympic organizers seem to be leaning away from starting the rescheduled games in the spring of 2021. More and more the signs point toward the summer of 2021.




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Man who allegedly pulled knife on woman in an Arvada store is arrested

A man suspected of pulling a knife on a store employee in Arvada has been arrested, police said




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Woman allegedly spits on Arvada cop, tells him, “There’s some corona for you”

Brenda Johnson, 62, was arrested Sunday for investigation of second-degree assault on a peace officer, driving under the influence, hit-and-run and several other traffic charges, the news release said.




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Zoom weddings and drive-by birthdays: Life’s big moments still find a way in the midst of a pandemic

Coronavirus has turned life upside-down, but Coloradans found alternative ways to celebrate in the here-and-now.






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“It’s like a doomsday scenario” as oil prices drop below zero for the first time ever

Analysts and industry officials were searching for new adjectives Monday to describe the cataclysmic fall of oil prices into sub-zero territory for the first time ever, prompting analysts to predict the idling of wells and bankruptcies.





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Chatfield alum Dalton Keene selected by Patriots in third round of NFL draft at No. 101 overall

The former Colorado prep standout who led the Chargers to the 2016 Class 4A semifinals was selected in the third round at No. 101 overall by the Patriots on Friday.





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Jim Danley, Colorado’s winningest prep baseball coach, built Eaton dynasty off the knuckle-curve and a farm system

In 44 seasons as Eaton's head coach from 1972 to 2015, Danley was 807-163-2, a Colorado-best for wins and tied for the nation's top prep winning percentage (83.1%).




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Closure of Walmart Supercenter in Aurora followed days of complaints about conditions — and 3 coronavirus deaths

The complaints began on Monday. There were too many people in the store, they said. Employees were not wearing masks or covering their face. Everyone was standing too close to one another.




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Colorado safer-at-home: Here’s what can open Monday

The final stage of re-opening under Colorado's "safer at home" coronavirus protocols is set for Monday, when offices across the state will be allowed to bring employees back under strict limitations.




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NASCAR to resume season May 17 with seven races in 10 days

NASCAR announces season will resume May 17 with seven races in 10 days, including four in elite Cup Series.




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On Earth Day, coronavirus gives us glimpse at what it takes to reduce pollution

As people across the globe stay home to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, the air has cleaned up, albeit temporarily. People are also noticing animals in places and at times they don’t usually. When people stay home, Earth becomes cleaner and wilder.




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50 Coloradans have been allowed to stay on unemployment after refusing work, labor official says

So far, state labor officials have opened investigations into 150 instances of workers being called back to their workplaces or being offered new jobs and refusing, choosing instead to continue requesting unemployment benefits because of coronavirus-related concerns.




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Home-building academy’s goal: Provide a foundation for people seeking stable careers, new starts

Billy Liptrot is making the transition from prison to life on the outside just as one of the nation's hottest economic streaks has imploded in the face of a global pandemic. But the 38-year-old husband and father is optimistic as he undertakes training for what he hopes will lead to a career as a carpenter in the home building industry. And the industry says years of "under building" could help the industry bounce back as the economy improves.




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Rockies clobber Padres behind German Marquez and David Dahl in MLB The Show 20

German Marquez struck out 10 and David Dahl crushed a grand slam as the Rockies clobbered the Padres, 8-0, on Tuesday at Petco Park.




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David Dahl hits 2 homers in Rockies’ win over Phillies in MLB The Show 20

David Dahl crushed two home runs and the Rockies had 15 hits in their 13-5 rout of the Phillies Sunday at Citizens Bank Park.




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Here’s which Colorado businesses can open Friday and where

Restaurants, bars, fitness centers and movie theaters are among businesses that are not allowed to reopen.




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Lone Tree’s corporate buildings remained quiet Monday as coronavirus office closures were rolled back

Having Gov. Jared Polis' permission to return to the office and actually doing it are different matters, as Jeff Holwell, economic development director for the City of Lone Tree, can attest.




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No charges against Adams County deputy in fatal shooting of armed man

An Adams County Sheriff's deputy who fatally shot an armed man, who had fired multiple shots at the deputy while fleeing an arrest, was justified in his actions and will face no criminal charges in the shooting.




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Avalanche goalie Philipp Grubauer cycling “about 100 miles per day” in Denver area

Avalanche goalie Philipp Grubauer of Germany has remained in Denver during the NHL "pause" and says he has become an avid cyclist riding "about 100 miles per day," according to NHL.com.




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Investigators of fatal Adams County hit-and-run seek help

Investigators of a fatal hit-and-run incident are asking for the public's help in identifying a vehicle and its driver.




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No charges against Adams County deputy in fatal shooting of armed man

An Adams County Sheriff's deputy who fatally shot an armed man, who had fired multiple shots at the deputy while fleeing an arrest, was justified in his actions and will face no criminal charges in the shooting.








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Damn, Boris!



Which of these Boris Kodjoe photos is the sexiest?



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Here’s Your Monday Motivation



Kevin Hart makes us sweat.





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The Sneaker Don Is Living Out His Jordan Dreams!



The Sneaker Don is addicted to sneakers.



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Extra Voices: David Talbert



David Talbert talks about what's most important to him.




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Next Week on Lift Every Voice: Dorinda Clark-Cole & J. Moss



Dorinda Clark-Cole and J. Moss take the hot seat!



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Best of Yolanda Adams



Yolanda Adams' best moments!




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Cynthia Bailey Finds Her Way Through Dark Times



Cynthia Bailey finds inspiration in her darkest hours.