Jeff Anastasio

1 week ago | denver7.com | Jeff Anastasio

DENVER – Temperatures in the Denver metro will plummet by about 35 to 40 degrees after Thursday’s high of 72 degrees as a strong cold front brings rain and snow across the Front Range with heavy accumulations expected throughout Colorado’s mountains over the next couple of days. Winter weather advisories will go into effect starting Thursday evening in higher elevations including a winter storm warning for portions of southern Colorado.

2 weeks ago | denver7.com | Jeff Anastasio

AURORA, Colo. -- A woman was taken to a hospital in critical condition after she was shot in the 600 block of N. Peoria Street late Friday afternoon. According to Aurora police, officers responded at around 5:15 p.m. to a report of shots fired in a parking lot and located the victim and a male suspect. Police said a weapon was found near the suspect, who was inside a vehicle. APD said the suspect left the vehicle and was taken into custody. This story will be updated with additional details.

2 weeks ago | denver7.com | Jeff Anastasio

DENVER – On the second-coldest home opener in team history, the Colorado Rockies lost in extra innings with a score of 6-3 against Oakland. At first bat, the temperature was 37 degrees with snow and wet conditions off and on during the game. The Rockies host the Athletics for a three-game series with the next matchup at Coors Field Saturday at 6:10 p.m. Colorado Rockies

3 weeks ago | denver7.com | Anthony SanFilippo |Nick Rothschild |Jeff Anastasio

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in seven sharp innings and Trea Turner had three hits in his return to the starting lineup as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Colorado Rockies 5-1 on Wednesday night. Wheeler (1-0) allowed just one run and three hits. He reached double digits in strikeouts for the 26th time in his career by striking out three batters in the seventh.

3 weeks ago | denver7.com | Jeff Anastasio

DENVER – Denver Mayor Mike Johnston during a press conference on Wednesday announced the city will create a 10-officer unit in downtown Denver to address crime and safety issues. Along with the “new dedicated downtown police unit”, Johnston announced Denver police horse patrols will also “be dedicated to downtown,” according to a news release.