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Broncos hire Packers OC Nathaniel Hackett as their new coach

ENGLEWOOD – Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett has agreed to become the Denver Broncos' new head coach. He replaces Vic Fangio, who was fired a day after the Broncos f...

DATE: Jan 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Sports

As snowmaking becomes more common, some question the use of energy and water

Ski resorts have invested millions in more efficient snow guns DENVER – The sight can be jarring during extreme drought: snowmaking guns lined up on a mountainside, blasting precious crystal...

DATE: Jan 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Big Papi elected to HOF; Bonds, Clemens, Schilling left out

David Ortiz was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first turn on the ballot, while steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were denied entry to Cooperstown in their fina...

DATE: Jan 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: AP Sports

COVID-19, birth rates affect Colorado public schools enrollment

DENVER (AP) – Student enrollment has continued declining across Colorado public schools, with the state counting about 1,200 fewer students in kindergarten through 12th grade this fall than ...

DATE: Jan 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Stay home or work sick? Omicron poses a conundrum

As the raging omicron variant of COVID-19 infects workers across the nation, millions of those whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their pay...

DATE: Jan 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Business

Clippers rally from 25 down in 2nd half, stun Nuggets 87-85

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Amir Coffey had 18 points, Reggie Jackson scored 11 of his 13 in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied from a 25-point deficit in the second half for a s...

DATE: Jan 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: AP Sports

Duchene scores 2nd goal in OT, Predators top Avalanche 5-4

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Matt Duchene scored two goals, including the game-winner on a power play 3:01 into overtime, and the streaking Nashville Predators beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-4 on ...

DATE: Jan 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: AP Sports

Court victory clears path for sale of Denver Broncos

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The Denver Broncos have cleared their final legal hurdle to begin the process of transferring ownership of the team, likely through a sale of the franchise valued at ...

DATE: Jan 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: AP Sports

Kadri’s third-period goal lifts Avalanche over Kraken 4-3

DENVER — Nazem Kadri scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period, and the surging Colorado Avalanche rallied to beat the Seattle Kraken 4-3 on Monday night. Nicolas Aube-Kubel had two ...

DATE: Jan 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: AP Sports

Denver Broncos fire coach Vic Fangio after 3 losing seasons

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Broncos are looking for a new head coach to lead them out of a six-year playoff drought and a half decade of losing seasons that marks the most protracted plunge by ...

DATE: Jan 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: AP Sports