How a childhood hobby led to the Paralympic Games for one Coloradan who’s already a World Champion
“It is the only sport that allows me the level of serenity and peace. Also I think shooting is the most precise sport, objectively. It requires the most precise control of your mind and body.”
Meet the Colorado Paralympians representing the past, present and future of the games
Colorado has long been a hotbed for Paralympians to train and qualify, just like the Centennial State is for the Olympics.
As an investigation into a Thornton Police shooting continues, a family awaits answers
Joby Vigil and Jasmine Castro were killed in the April shooting after police chased their car into Lakewood.
Thousands expected at Boulder bike ride Sunday to honor Magnus White, cyclist killed by motorist
“He loved his bike and the fact that he can’t ride that anymore, I know it bums him out. And I know he wouldn’t want anyone else to not be able to ride their bike,” his mother said.
NAACP’s ‘5280 Good Trouble’ event in Aurora encourages Black voters to get involved in this election
“I think people already know in their heart how they’re going to vote. Just our problem is that we don’t get out to vote.”
Paralympian and Army veteran on the power of everyday choices
When Melissa Stockwell of Colorado Springs lost her leg to a roadside bomb while serving in Iraq, she had no way of knowing that she’d become the first Iraq War veteran to make the Paralympics.
Lake Shore fire: 2 structures burn, sheriff says fire was human-caused
A fourth wildfire has ignited in the northern Front Range, prompting evacuations near the Lake Shore neighborhood on the northeast side of Gross Reservoir.
Olympian returns to the 3X3 court for a chance at redemption
The U.S. 3X3 men’s basketball team failed to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics, so this year’s Games in Paris are a chance at redemption. One-time Coloradan Kareem Maddox is on the four-member team. He talks with Tony Gorman about the road to the Olympics, his time working at CPR News, and what the future may hold.
Former Paralympian John Register on helping veterans compete after injury and why he no longer hates the word ‘inspiration’
Paralympian John Register came back from Desert Storm and was on-track to be in the Olympics before a training accident took his left leg above the knee. He would go on to win a silver medal in the 2000 Paralympics. His experience would help him open the door for other veterans to compete after injury. His journey begins a five-part series on Colorado Matters with Colorado Paralympians, past, present, and future. The Paralympics begin in Paris, France on August 28.
Colorado’s recidivism rate is 28 percent. This job fair is hoping to change that
The NXT Chapter’s Felon Friendly Job Fair aims to give people resources and chances at employment in Colorado.
Residents evacuated and structures destroyed after fire in rural Arapahoe County
But the fire destroyed eight structure and burned more than 1,000 acres before it was brought under control.
Coloradans bake as temperatures reach over 100 degrees across the Eastern Plains and at DIA
Severe high temperatures will persist over the next few days before wet and cooler conditions come next week.
For these Coloradans, the road to 3X3 Basketball redemption goes through the 2024 Paris Olympics
There are three players on the U.S.’s 3X3 Basketball team with Colorado ties.
Family of Kilyn Lewis and supporters interrupt Aurora council member’s town hall, express frustration over investigation
Aurora Councilmember Stephanie Hancock has called the protesters “terrorists.”
Former Denver Bronco Matt Mauck continues to win as a dentist in Aurora
Mauck’s mind was set on going to dental school until the Denver Broncos drafted him with the 225th overall pick in the 7th round.
At Denver PrideFest, a celebration and a bit of art remind the community of where it’s been — and where it’s going
One artist set out to show the community can stand as one despite current events — and installed it right in front of Denver’s Civic Center.
