Philip Rankin

1 week ago | kdvr.com | Philip Rankin

DENVER (KDVR) — Former congressman Greg Lopez announced his third run for Colorado governor on Monday. Lopez served six months in the U.S. House after winning a special election last year. The announcement said “people over politics” will be the message of his campaign, which he said in a statement means “cutting through government red tape, making life more affordable, and putting families first.”Lopez announced his 2026 campaign to replace term-limited Gov.

1 week ago | kdvr.com | Philip Rankin

DENVER (KDVR) — One person was taken to the hospital after a car crashed into a building in Centennial on Monday morning. Emergency crews were responding to the scene at 6432 South Quebec St. just after 11 a.m., South Metro Fire Rescue said. The car crashed into Building 7, which is home to 14 businesses. The patient who was taken to the hospital needed to be extricated from the vehicle, the fire department said. No one inside the building was injured and everyone inside was evacuated.

2 weeks ago | kdvr.com | Philip Rankin

DENVER (KDVR) — The Denver Nuggets are limping into the NBA Playoffs. With five games remaining, the Nuggets are trying to find themselves. With a pedestrian 4-6 record in their last ten games, the recently removed champions are trying to find their stride. How much of a concern is there in Nuggets Nation right now? ‘Colorado Sports Night’ asked Troy Renck from The Denver Post about the pulse in the Mile High City. “Well, it should be a tremendous concern,” he said.

2 weeks ago | kdvr.com | Philip Rankin

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cale Makar scored to become just the ninth NHL defenseman with 30 goals in a season and the Colorado Avalanche clinched a playoff berth with a 7-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night. Makar also had two assists while Charlie Coyle, Nathan MacKinnon and Devon Toews also had a goal and two assists each for the Avalanche, who scored five straight times after falling behind 3-2 in the second period.

3 weeks ago | kdvr.com | Philip Rankin

DENVER (KDVR) — A leader who has helped people with substance abuse and mental health challenges has been named the 2025 Remarkable Woman of Denver. Dr. Kiara Kuenzler, president and CEO of the Jefferson Center, was announced this year’s winner on Tuesday morning. FOX31 and Colorado’s CW2 received nominations for women who have made significant contributions to local communities. It’s part of a nationwide initiative from Nexstar, the stations’ parent company.