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Denver Water to raise rates in 2024 to pay for reservoir expansion, lead pipe replacement

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:20:37 GMT

Denver Water will raise rates in 2024 to help pay for projects including the expansion of a reservoir, the replacement of lead pipes and other projects.The new rates, effective Jan. 1, will increase costs for most single-family homes between $1.60 and $2.30 a month, according to a news release Wednesday announcing the changes. The rate increase will help fund $1.9 billion in projects including the expansion of Gross Reservoir in Boulder County, a new water treatment plant near Golden, and ongoing maintenance and repair.The Denver Board of Water Commissioners approved the rate changes Wednesday. The utility provides water to 1.5 million people across the metro area — about a quarter of the state’s population.The rate increase and the projects it will help fund will help prepare the system for climate change, population growth and economic problems, Denver Water CEO Alan Salazar said in a news release.“Water is a crucial resource that supports all of us,” Salazar sai...

Frank Clark, Super Bowl champion Chief and for-now Denver Bronco, makes strange return to Arrowhead: “I hope he balls out, man.”

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:20:37 GMT

As the Broncos put together the last of their prep work for the New York Jets in practice late last week, a familiar scene played out in the outside linebackers group.During an individual period open to reporters, position coach Michael Wilhoite gave instructions on the block-shedding move to work and his guys started through the drill.Partway through, they stopped for a correction and a demonstration.Not from Wilhoite, but from Frank Clark.The veteran pass-rusher hasn’t been with the Broncos long, but this is a regular occurrence for the now elder statesman in a mostly young group.And when Clark coaches, his teammates listen.“His coaching style is wild,” third-year outside linebacker Jonathon Cooper told The Denver Post. “It’s good. He’s very direct with what he shows you. He’s very clear and he definitely knows how to show you throughout his movements. I don’t know, I feel like when it comes to him telling you to do something, you understand what he’s trying to tell you.”Coach Cla...

WATCH: Talking Broncos trade deadline approach, previewing Thursday night football vs. Chiefs and Denver’s rugged upcoming schedule

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:20:37 GMT

Denver Post Broncos reporters Parker Gabriel and Ryan McFadden are back on the latest edition of the 1st & Orange Podcast. This week, the discussion centers on how active the Broncos are expected to be on the trade market after a 1-4 start — including a 31-21 loss Sunday to the New York Jets and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett — and who Denver might make available. That, plus a look ahead at the upcoming schedule, which by some metrics is the most difficult in the NFL and begins Thursday night against the Chiefs.WatchListenSubscribe to the podcastSoundCloud | iTunes | Stitcher | RSSWant more Broncos news? Sign up for the Broncos Insider to get all our NFL analysis.

Meatpacking giant Cargill to put $40M toward employee housing in Fort Morgan

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:20:37 GMT

Meatpacking giant Cargill Inc. plans to put $40 million toward building employee housing in Fort Morgan.Like many areas throughout Colorado, the city northeast of Denver on Interstate 76 is struggling with a shortage of affordable housing. Cargill, which employs about 2,000 in Fort Morgan, will partner with real estate development firm Portmanteau Partners to build 150 housing units for the global food corporation’s employees.Construction is set to begin soon, with the units available for rent and purchase by January 2025, said spokesperson Matt Grant. The prices aren’t yet finalized, but “will be competitive for the market.”Selia Perez, general manager of the Fort Morgan facility, depicted the move as “extremely necessary.” Fort Morgan has served as home to Cargill since 1987 when the company bought the packing plant from Sterling Beef.Related ArticlesBusiness | Platt Park event space wants a liquor license but neighbors are pushing ba...

Motorcyclist dies in Rancho Cucamonga crash

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:20:37 GMT

A 30-year-old motorcyclist died in a crash in Rancho Cucamonga last week, officials said Wednesday.The crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. Oct. 5 on Foothill Boulevard east of the 15 Freeway.The motorcyclist, Parker Monticone, was heading east on Foothill and crashed into a westbound vehicle driven by a 66-year-old man who was making a left into a shopping center driveway, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.Monticone died at the scene.The crash remains under investigation, and anyone with additional information is asked to call Rancho Cucamonga Police Department at 909-477-2800.

100-win Dodgers try to stave off elimination

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:20:37 GMT

The Los Angeles Dodgers cobbled together a 100-win regular season, using a strong offense to compensate for a banged-up starting rotation.Time is running out for that formula to produce even one postseason win.The Dodgers are down to their last chance in Game 3 of the NL Division Series, facing a 2-0 deficit against the Arizona Diamondbacks when the series resumes on Wednesday night.Much has been made of L.A.'s bad starting pitching in the first two games — particularly Clayton Kershaw's debacle in Game 1 — but it's also true that the Dodgers' offense hasn't been doing much, either. Mookie Betts is 0 for 7 over the first two games while Max Muncy is 1 for 7 and Freddie Freeman is 1 for 6.“They’ve gotten the big hit," said Muncy, who hit 36 homers during the season. "In the playoffs, that’s what matters. You’ve got to get the hit when it matters. They’ve done that several times and we haven’t.”Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Mookie Betts looks on from the dugout during the fifth ...

iPhone vs Pixel: Which takes better pictures?

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:20:37 GMT

The iPhone is one of the best smartphone cameras you can get, especially with this year's upgraded megapixels and better zoom. But Google recently unveiled its new Pixel 8 lineup, with improvements to the camera hardware and AI smarts.To find out which smartphone camera takes better photos, I took both the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Pixel 8 Pro out on the streets of New York City to capture photos and videos side-by-side. I posted the results to my Instagram account for a vote.In this car wash shot, the iPhone's brighter colors and saturation edged out the Pixel, which stayed truer to life.(iPhone photos are on left, Pixel on right)But for this regular street scene, the Pixel won out, likely because the iPhone seemed too saturated.When it came to 5x zoom, the iPhone nailed this shot of the Edge attraction and won the vote. Both phones have a 5x optical zoom lens, but the iPhone's hybrid zoom up to 25x worked better.In this macro shot of a flower, people preferred the iPhone's macro shot....

Joseph Sandoval Killed in Pedestrian Accident on East 5th Street [Clovis, NM]

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:20:37 GMT

54-Year-Old Male Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Collision near North Walnut StreetCLOVIS, NM (October 11, 2023) – Wednesday morning, a pedestrian accident claimed the life of Joseph Sandoval on East 5th Street.Around 6:50 a.m. on September 27th, officers arrived at the scene near North Walnut Street. The circumstances surrounding the incident are currently under investigation. A motorist struck a pedestrian in the vicinity, resulting in life-threatening injuries to the pedestrian.Emergency responders rushed the 54-year-old pedestrian, Joseph Sandoval, to Plains Regional Medical Center, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. The driver involved in the accident remained present and fully cooperated with the ongoing investigation.At this point in time, authorities have not yet disclosed the specific details that led to the incident. The Clovis Police Department’s Major Crash Team is now responsible for conducting a thorough investigation into the matter.The...

One Man Killed, Two More Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on O’Connor Road [San Antonio, TX]

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:20:37 GMT

Car Collision on Wurzbach Parkway Caused One Driver Lost His Life and Two Sustained InjuriesSAN ANTONIO, TX (October 11, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, a multi-vehicle crash on O’Connor Road killed one man and injured two others.The accident happened just before 2:30 a.m. on September 24th, in the 12400 block of O’Connor Road.According to SAPD, a truck got hit head-on by a driver who had violated the double yellow lines of the road, causing the other driver’s truck to roll and land on its right side.Responders found one of the cars in a ditch, another one with significant damage, and a truck fell on its side.Due to the extent of injuries sustained, medics pronounced one passenger dead at the scene.Meanwhile, medical responders rushed the other passengers and the truck driver from the Ford to a hospital for further treatment.Following preliminary duties, officers believed that drugs or alcohol were a factor. However, an active investigation is still currently underway.Sweet Jame...

One Dies in Motorcycle Crash on Highway 178 [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:20:37 GMT

1 Pronounced Dead after Motorcycle Collision near Kelso Valley RoadBAKERSFIELD, CA (October 11, 2023) – Saturday evening, a motorcycle collision on Highway 178 claimed the life of one individual.Responding to the incident on October 7th, at approximately 11:45 a.m., officers arrived at the scene on the eastbound lanes of the freeway near Kelso Valley Road.The California Highway Patrol reported that a motorcycle was involved in a collision with a vehicle, leading to the motorcycle splitting in half. This incident also included a Kern County Sheriff’s deputy, a BMW, and a Ford Explorer.Emergency responders administered tourniquets to an unconscious person’s leg and arm while treating another individual for minor injuries. Fortunately, the deputy emerged from the incident unharmed. Due to the severe injuries sustained, one victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.At this time, the identity of the victim has not been disclosed to the public. The California Highway P...