Melissa A. Reeves

Denver

Digital Desk Editor at KUSA-TV (Denver, CO)

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El bar Giggling Grizzly en Denver cierra tras casi 30 años en el negocio

1 day ago | 9news.com | Melissa A. Reeves

DENVER — Un clásico de la vida nocturna del centro de Denver se prepara para cerrar definitivamente. The Giggling Grizzly anunció que cerrará el próximo mes tras casi 30 años de actividad. Su último día será el domingo 6 de julio. Según la publicación, desarrolladores inmobiliarios adquirieron recientemente el edificio donde se encuentra el bar, lo que provocó el cierre.
Denver's Giggling Grizzly to close after 30 years

2 days ago | 9news.com | Melissa A. Reeves

DENVER — A staple of downtown Denver’s nightlife is preparing to close its doors for good. The Giggling Grizzly, a bar near 20th and Market streets, announced on Facebook that it will shut down next month after nearly 30 years in business. Its final day will be Sunday, July 6. According to the post, developers recently purchased the building that houses the bar, prompting the closure. The Giggling Grizzly has long been a popular hangout spot in LoDo, especially on game days and weekends.
Safeway, Albertsons workers vote to authorize strike after tentative agreement stalls

2 days ago | 9news.com | Melissa A. Reeves

DENVER — Weeks after reaching a tentative agreement with Safeway and Albertsons, grocery store workers across Colorado have now voted to authorize a strike, accusing the companies of unfair labor practices and backing away from previously signed deals.
Castle Rock Police to expand use of drones to respond to 911 calls

2 days ago | 9news.com | Melissa A. Reeves

CASTLE ROCK, Colo. — Castle Rock Police are preparing to launch a new drone program that would allow them to respond to 911 calls using aerial technology. This week, the town council unanimously approved an agreement to lease two drones from the company Flock, at a cost of up to $200,000 per year. The drones would provide live video feeds to officers and expand the department’s ability to respond across a larger area.
Denver schools face possibility of more closures amid enrollment drop

2 days ago | 9news.com | Melissa A. Reeves

DENVER — Denver Public Schools officials said more school closures could be on the horizon as the district continues to face a steady drop in enrollment. This week, the school board reviewed a five-year enrollment forecast that shows the number of students who live in Denver and are enrolled in the district could decline by about 8% by 2030 — that translates to roughly 6,000 fewer students.
Winning Colorado Lotto+ ticket for a $2.5 million prize was sold in Parker

2 days ago | 9news.com | Melissa A. Reeves

PARKER, Colo. — Someone in Colorado woke up a millionaire Wednesday morning after hitting the $2.5 million jackpot in the Colorado Lotto+ drawing. The winning numbers drawn Tuesday night were 5, 18, 20, 25, 39 and 40. According to the Colorado Lottery, the lucky ticket was sold at the King Soopers Fuel Center in Parker. That retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket. The winner now has 180 days to claim their prize.
RTD suspends some trains after lightning strikes in the area

2 days ago | 9news.com | Melissa A. Reeves

DENVER — Multiple light-rail lines have been suspended tonight because of lightning in the area, said the Regional Transportation District. RTD said the E, H and R lines are experiencing up to 30-minute delays because of severe weather. The affected lines run through Arapahoe, Orchard, Belleview and Dayton stations until the storm is clear. RTD recommended to riders that bus routes at stations may be a faster alternative. Riders can call 303-299-6000 for assistance or use the trip planner.
Denver tightens rules on scrap metal sales to curb theft

4 days ago | 9news.com | Melissa A. Reeves

DENVER — The Denver City Council approved new restrictions on scrap metal transactions to crack down on metal thefts across the metro area. Council members voted 11-2 Monday night in favor of the ordinance, which aims to make it more difficult for thieves to quickly offload stolen metals such as copper, brass and aluminum.
CDOT adjusts flash flood policy to keep I-70 open through Glenwood Canyon over summer

4 days ago | 9news.com | Melissa A. Reeves

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. — Drivers traveling through Glenwood Canyon on Interstate 70 may see fewer full closures this summer, thanks to a shift in policy by the Colorado Department of Transportation. In previous years, CDOT would automatically close the highway between Dotsero and Glenwood Springs any time a flash flood warning was issued, a frequent occurrence during summer months due to the Grizzly Creek burn scar, which has left the area vulnerable to flooding and mudslides.
Trump rescinds emergency abortion care guidelines, care in Colorado guaranteed

4 days ago | 9news.com | Melissa A. Reeves

COLORADO, USA — The Trump administration announced Tuesday it will no longer enforce a federal policy that required hospitals to provide emergency abortions in cases where a pregnant woman’s health is at serious risk. The reversal won't affect women's emergency care in Colorado after Democratic Governor Jared Polis signed SB25-130 into law in May, which guarantees emergency room care, including abortion and miscarriage care, regardless of current uncertainty at the federal level.

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