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Goldendoodle abandoned at JetBlue counter at Las Vegas airport adopted by responding police officer
LAS VEGAS -- A 2-year-old goldendoodle abandoned at a Las Vegas airport has a new owner. The dog has been nicknamed "JetBlue," after being abandoned by its owner at the JetBlue counter. "This is about JetBlue and his new family. This boy deserves to never be abandoned again," said Danielle Roth, who runs Retriever Rescue of Las Vegas. The organization was contacted about three weeks ago by Las Vegas Metro PD, after the dog was abandoned. The dog's owner was arrested, and had 10 days to claim him.
Shirley Raines, viral activist who cared for homeless, has died
Shirley Raines, viral activist who cared for homeless, has died ByDanny New Thursday, January 29, 2026 8:17PM Copyright © 2026 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.
Teacher goes viral by turning the Declaration of Independence into a breakup letter
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST MONDAY... Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until 10 AM PST Monday. For the Air Quality Advisory, stagnant air conditions will trap smoke and other air pollutants near the ground where people breathe. Check with your local health or air agency for current restrictions on woodstove use. There are often exceptions for those who use wood exclusively to heat their homes and those with limited income.
San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb's grandmas are best friends, roommates and his biggest fans
SAN FRANCISCO -- San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb may be a two-time All-Star, but he also has two all-star superfans who never miss a game. Logan's two grandmothers, Patty and Jane, are roommates, best friends and his biggest fans. They both have been cheering him on since his first game, about 100 miles away in Rocklin, California. Jan even remembers throwing to him at three years old.
Man explains why he chose to breakdance at town meeting to protest property taxes
CRANFORD, New Jersey -- Breakdancing started in New York City as a way for kids to express themselves. Now it's being used by one middle-aged man in New Jersey as a form of tax protest. That's just part of Will Thilly's story. Maybe you've seen the clip from Cranford, New Jersey last week. As a man dances in palpable silence at a town hall meeting. "I probably have an instinct somewhere that talking is a little boring," Thilly said.
Mother meets boy who received late son's heart in emotional wedding moment Original
Saleh Ahmad was born with a chronic heart condition. ByMason Leib and Danny New Kaci Wilson met Salah Ahmad, the recipient of her late son's heart. Brianna Katie Photography One mother is remembering her late son through the life of another young boy. A touching video shot at a wedding on May 25 captures bride Kaci Wilson meeting 7-year-old Saleh Ahmad, the recipient of Wilson's deceased son Myles' heart, as the pair shed tears in an emotional embrace.
Ultrarunner opens up about nursing baby before winning 100K race
4 hours ago A great place for a lob . Throwback to the Lake District with Neil Gresham for our Living Legends series with La Sportiva. . From deep water soloing to cutting-edge trad, Neil’s career spans generations—and watching him work up close was something else. Quiet dedication, relentless drive, and still pushing limits after all these years. A true legend of the sport. Bravo Neil. . #itsepicoutside
Ultrarunner opens up about nursing baby before winning 100K race Original
Stephanie Case returned to running after giving birth in November. ByDanny New and Yi-Jin Yu Stephanie Case is an ultra distance runner who recently won the Ultra-Trail Snowdonia 100K event while breastfeeding her baby daughter along the way. @gilly_photography An ultra-distance runner is opening up after winning a 100-kilometer race while nursing her infant daughter.
Jazz and Zoey: Bay Area couple adopts Siberian husky/Belgian Malinois mix dogs almost 3 years apart, learns they are sisters
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- A couple from Santa Clara with a husky mix named Jazz wanted to share their love with another dog in need. They ended up with the surprise of a lifetime. DANNY NEW: "Did it ever occur to you, like, that could be her sister?" DANIEL: Potentially? Yeah. Amanda and Daniel of Santa Clara adopted two dogs, almost three years apart and just learned a few weeks ago that they are actually siblings.
Colorado's quilt museum showcases intricately sewn masterpieces
GOLDEN, Colo. — Visitors walk through the galleries, closely admiring the colors, textures and intricate designs on display. Masterpieces depicting the beauty of nature, abstract shapes and the power of women’s right to vote — all evoking emotions and provoking thought. But at least one of the creators of these artworks doesn’t see herself as an artist at all. “I don't sell my work. I'm not a professional.
Unemployment rate for people with disabilities reaches new low in 2023
DENVER — In just five days, Denver International Airport will host the annual Plane Pull fundraiser for Special Olympics Colorado. Teams of up to 25 people will compete to see who can pull a United Airlines airplane 12 feet across the tarmac the fastest. All the money raised from the Plane Pull will help fund Special Olympics Colorado, supporting opportunities for more than 23,000 athletes with disabilities. Finding a job comes with a different set of challenges for people with disabilities.
Love is in the air ... and the mail ... in the northern Colorado city of Loveland
LOVELAND, Colo. (AP) — Love is in the air ... and the mail ... in the northern Colorado city of Loveland. Every year, tens of thousands of people from around the world route their Valentines to the "Sweetheart City" to get a special inscription and the coveted Loveland postmark. The re-mailing tradition started nearly 80 years ago and is the largest of its kind in the world. At its height, volunteers processed more than 300,000 pieces of mail per year.
Colorado parents start planning for 2024 summer camps early
DENVER — After this weekend's snow storm, some Coloradans may be dreaming of summer. But parents across the state already need to start planning for what you're going to do with your children this summer. The YMCA of Metro Denver opened its summer camp registration Monday to the general public. It offers camps at 24 different locations around the metro area. Their traditional camps have arts and crafts, outdoor activities and a field trip.
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Christmas in Colorado is a time to unwrap gifts - and tamales
“I think anytime you have food and family and love, it just brings people together,” said Paula Sandoval, the longtime owner of Tamales by La Casita, a restaurant and tamale factory in Denver’s Highland neighborhood. Every December, as Christmas nears, Coloradans — and even some out of state fans — flock to the Sandoval family’s restaurant. “We have people that come from pretty far just to get tamales.
Fritzler Farm Park celebrates country music star and actress Reba McEntire with new corn maze
LA SALLE, Colo. — Fritzler Farm Park is celebrating country music star and actress Reba McEntire with a new corn maze that opened Sunday, the park announced Wednesday in a news release.
Fritzler Farm Park celebrates country music star and actress Reba McEntire with new corn maze
LA SALLE, Colo. — Fritzler Farm Park is celebrating country music star and actress Reba McEntire with a new corn maze that opened Sunday, the park announced Wednesday in a news release.
Danny New, aka "Mr. Positivity," says 'goodbye' to Colorado (well, sorta)
DENVER — Denver7 anchor and reporter Danny New said "goodbye" to Denver7 Wednesday, as he prepares to move to New York City and join ABC News' early-morning news team. He will be contributing to national shows such as America This Morning, World News Now and Good Morning America. "Mr. Positivity" (as former Denver7 News Director Holly Gaunt named him before his first day) joined the station in January of 2022, and has absolutely loved bringing upbeat and inspiring stories to viewers every morning.
World War II veteran and wife celebrate 100th birthdays together
DENVER — When these two lovebirds met, the movie "Casablanca" had not even come out yet. Koert and Connie Voorhees, who now live in Denver, have been married for 79 years, and they just celebrated a big milestone together. Connie turned 100 years old back in April, and as of this past Saturday, Koert is also now a 100 years old. Not to mention, Koert was a lieutenant commander in the US Navy during World War II. Honestly, how many 100-year-old World War II veteran couples are out there?
World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday with his wife
DENVER — When these two lovebirds met, the movie "Casablanca" had not even come out yet. Koert and Connie Voorhees, who now live in Denver, have been married for 79 years, and they just celebrated a big milestone together. Connie turned 100 years old back in April, and as of this past Saturday, Koert is also now a 100 years old. Not to mention, Koert was a lieutenant commander in the US Navy during World War II. Honestly, how many 100-year-old World War II veteran couples are out there?
Denver Nuggets surprise 100-year-old super fan
CENTENNIAL — Turning a 100 years old is already an exciting event, but how about when your favorite basketball-heaving mountain lion shows up? Bob Webb, a Nuggets superfan whom Denver7 introduced you to last week, got a visit from the team's mascot Rocky during his 100th birthday party. Rocky brought the newly-minted centenarian dozens of gifts, including an autographed jersey from Christian Braun- one of Bob's favorite players.
USGAA Finals will bring 2,000 Hurling, Camogie, Gaelic football players to Longmont this month
LONGMONT, Colo. — These three sports combine elements of lacrosse, soccer, rugby and baseball. Sounds pretty fun (exhausting), right? We know almost 2,000 athletes agree, as the United States Gaelic Athletic Association prepares to host its massive National Finals tournament in Longmont this month. The festivities will take place the weekend of August 18, as the country's best players for Hurling, Camogie and Gaelic football bring Ireland's national sports to the Sandstone Sports Ranch Complex.
Denver Nuggets surprise 100-year-old super fan after Denver7 story aired
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Turning a 100 years old is already an exciting event, but how about when your favorite basketball-heaving mountain lion shows up? Bob Webb, a Nuggets superfan whom Denver7 introduced you to last week, got a visit from the team's mascot Rocky during his 100th birthday party. Rocky brought the newly-minted centenarian dozens of gifts, including an autographed jersey from Christian Braun- one of Bob's favorite players.
25 years later, and people still can't believe the story of the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
BOULDER, Colo. — This year, the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse celebrates its 25th anniversary, but that's only since it opened. The journey for this Boulder, Colorado landmark really began a decade earlier. Starting in 1987, the capital city of Tajikistan began to ship more than 200 crates with the parts for a Persian-style teahouse to the U.S. It was constructed as a gift for its "sister city" of Boulder, Colorado. "The people of Tajikistan are very warm," Executive Chef Lenny Martinelli said.
Cherry Cricket presents "The Cricket Royale"- its submission to the 2023 Denver Burger Battle Original
DENVER — Cherry Cricket, the oldest restaurant in Cherry Creek, has won the "People's Choice" vote at the Denver Burger Battle two years in a row. Thursday night, they will submit The Cricket Royale to complete the hat trick, which I had the privilege/challenge of eating earlier this week. The burger will not be transferred to the menu, so this monstrosity will only be available at the event's 10th annual contest Thursday night at Tivoli Quad.
Rap legend LL COOL J tells Denver7 about his upcoming, star-studded show at Ball Arena
DENVER — LL COOL J is already a Hip Hop legend, but he likes bringing other icons along with him too. The "Mama Said Knock You Out" rapper will be performing at Ball Arena on August 29th, and he spoke with Denver7 about the all-star lineup he's bringing around the country. The FORCE Tour kicks off with the Rock the Bells Festival, celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop. Denver's performance will include The Roots, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Outkast's Big Boi and Rick Ross.
What's That?: Update on the artist turning his home into a giant, beautiful mosaic
AURORA, Colo. — I'm usually too lazy to put up Halloween decorations once a year, but then we have dedicated people like Steve Hartbauer who make me look even lazier. The artist and welder has spent the last 13 years transforming his home into a beautiful mosaic and figurine wonderland, and he said he still has 10 years left to complete his vision.
What's That?: Update on the artist turning his home into a giant, beautiful mosaic
AURORA, Colo. — I'm usually too lazy to put up Halloween decorations once a year, but then we have dedicated people like Steve Hartbauer who make me look even lazier. The artist and welder has spent the last 13 years transforming his home into a beautiful mosaic and figurine wonderland, and he said he still has 10 years left to complete his vision.
Former doctor with Multiple sclerosis goes from prescribing medications to playing ping pong
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Dr. Antonio Barbera may not be able to practice medically anymore, but he has found a way to help hundreds of people alleviate their symptoms.
Nuggets superfan to celebrate 100th birthday the same year the team won the NBA championship
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — His family will always be his first love, but at this point, the Nuggets are almost part of the family. Bob Webb, who turns 100 years old next Saturday, watched every single minute of Mile High basketball this season. He was originally a rancher in Montana, before his only daughter Vikki moved his wife Sylvia and him closer to the family in Colorado. 14 years later, and he is sure glad they made the trip.
Nuggets superfan to celebrate 100th birthday the same year the team won the NBA championship
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — His family will always be his first love, but at this point, the Nuggets are almost part of the family. Bob Webb, who turns 100 years old next Saturday, watched every single minute of Mile High basketball this season. He was originally a rancher in Montana, before his only daughter Vikki moved his wife Sylvia and him closer to the family in Colorado. 14 years later, and he is sure glad they made the trip.
Miliken man returns from National Senior Games with two bronze medals
MILIKEN, Colo. — After three years of trying, Rick Reeser was not sure if he would ever finally earn a medal at the National Senior Games. However at 76 years old, the former Loveland teacher finally achieved his dreams this July, after earning bronze medals in both the 100 meter and 200 meter races. Now living in Miliken, the former Lincoln High School track star trains constantly, often watching workout videos on YouTube from his alma mater Colorado State University.
Danny New's Kids on the Block: Colorado artistic swimming team returns from Nationals and Junior Olympics
BROOMFIELD, Colo. — I think treading water for more than three minutes is already impressive, but now you want me to kick my legs straight in the air and undulate them like a mermaid? That's just another day in the office for Trident Artistic Swimming, which is a nonprofit in Broomfield, that teaches people how to perfect the sport formerly known as "synchronized" swimming.
Danny New's Kids on the Block: Colorado artistic swimming team returns from Nationals and Junior Olympics
BROOMFIELD, Colo. — I think treading water for more than three minutes is already impressive, but now you want me to kick my legs straight in the air and undulate them like a mermaid? That's just another day in the office for Trident Artistic Swimming, which is a nonprofit in Broomfield, that teaches people how to perfect the sport formerly known as "synchronized" swimming.
Danny New's Kids on the Block: Longmont boy needs your help winning "best mullet" in the country
LONGMONT, Colo. — Denver's had a hockey championship parade, and we've had a basketball championship parade. So why can't we have one for a winning mullet? Jaxson Finken, a 9-year-old from Longmont, has made it through the first round of the USA Mullet Championships for his age group. Now, the voting is open to get him to the top 25 (it closes Monday night). The Hygiene Elementary School student started growing his "do" two years ago.
What's That?: Call Your Mother brings a modern, Jewish bagel experience to Denver
DENVER — As a Jew from New Jersey, I am, of course, a little cautious when I enter any beloved bagel store. Call Your Mother, founded by Andrew and Dani Dana, has exploded onto the scene at its new Tennyson location. It has nine locations around the D.C. area, and my friends there would not stop telling me I had to try their bagels when they announced a location in Colorado. Andrew is Jewish, and grew up going to bagel shops and delis with his grandparents in Boca Raton, Florida.
Pepper's Senior Dog Sanctuary opens its doors to unadoptable pals
LITTLETON, Colo. — At shelters, senior dogs may be the least likely to get adopted, but at Pepper's Senior Dog Sanctuary, the older pals are the stars. The Littleton home for hounds just opened its doors a few weeks ago, after co-founder Justin Klemer and his family spent four years fundraising to build a longtime home for unadoptable dogs. The journey started when his mom, Mary, adopted a senior dog named Pepper (hence, the name).
Three Colorado friends use jewelry business to help women in poverty around the world
DENVER — "Where'd you get that bracelet?" Oh, just from a company that helps people around the world. Three friends in Denver founded Threads Worldwide to find a way to give women in poverty a chance at funding their dreams. It started about 12 years ago with the idea that they could buy supplies for people in countries like Bolivia, Uganda, and Indonesia, and then pay them for the jewelry they make. From there, the artists can forge their own path to whatever future they want.
What's That?: Flying trapeze school at Irving Street Library
WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Of course, you're supposed to keep your eyes on the road, but what if you are driving and see a bunch of people doing flips in the air? Fly Mile High, a Colorado trapeze school, opened this summer at Westminster's Irving Street Library. All summer long, they are hosting camps for children and adults, so people can get a workout while soaring. It was founded by Michael Roudebush, a former circus performer who was originally born in Belgium.
Denver Museum brings back "Sub Zero Science" show with liquid nitrogen Original
DENVER — Would you eat a Cheeto that was submerged in a vat of liquid that's -320 degrees Fahrenheit? You can watch a scientist give one a taste at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science's revived "Sub Zero Science" show. This features an "educator performer" conducting oodles of experiments with liquid nitrogen in a daily show that the museum just brought back after the pandemic shutdown.
Disability Pride Month: Golden woman with Dementia overcomes debilitating diagnosis to complete her dream hike Original
GOLDEN, Colo. — ]When your dreams are staring at you from across the street, it's hard to give up on them- even when doctors may think it's not possible. Holly Hodge, a 59-year-old Golden resident with Dementia, also suffered a stroke about a year-and-a-half ago, forcing her to rely on a wheelchair. However, she really wanted to try hiking the mesa that she could see from her apartment window.
Nonprofit Dream on 3 grants Colorado child's wish to meet every professional sports mascot in Denver
DENVER — What happens when you go bowling with Bernie, Rocky, Wooly and RapidMan? Probably some joyous mayhem. Jameson, a 9-year-old from Morrison, got to experience the best weekend ever, hanging out with all six of Denver's professional sports mascots. This was made possible by Dream On 3, a nonprofit that enriches the lives of children with life-altering conditions by granting their biggest sports wishes. Jameson was born with congenital hypertonia, which causes extreme tightness of the muscles.
Nonprofit Dream on 3 grants Colorado child's wish to meet every professional sports mascot in Denver
DENVER — What happens when you go bowling with Bernie, Rocky, Wooly and RapidMan? Probably some joyous mayhem. Jameson, a 9-year-old from Morrison, got to experience the best weekend ever, hanging out with all six of Denver's professional sports mascots. This was made possible by Dream On 3, a nonprofit that enriches the lives of children with life-altering conditions by granting their biggest sports wishes. Jameson was born with congenital hypertonia, which causes extreme tightness of the muscles.
Disability Pride Month: Domino Service Dogs helps people find independence with a new pal
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — This August, Domino Service Dogs will celebrate ten years of helping people with disabilities train their best pal. The organization was originally founded by Barbara Henry, who was inspired after her late daughter, Caitlin, did not qualify for funding to train her own service dog. Caitlin got a spinal cord injury at a young age, and when she expressed to her mother that she wanted to go down this path, Barbara realized there was a need. "I thought I'd make a few phone calls.
What's That?: Free Range Beehives maintains hives in your backyard Original
DENVER — Who doesn't want an office of 50,000 workers in their backyard? Free Range Beehives, a company that installs and maintains beehives on companies' properties, has expanded to a residential sector in the last year. Denver7 visited one the homes of its clients recently and peeked inside the pink box that you would never guess was a hive (until you notice some buzzing).
Denver Academy junior breaks state record in track
DENVER — Making school and state history is pretty cool, but DJ Harris probably takes more pride in joining his family's legacy. The Denver Academy junior just broke the state record in the 100 meter dash, while becoming the school's first ever champion in the 100 meter and 200 meter races (or any track event). However, winning is just becoming a family tradition.
9-year-old Parker girl with Scoliosis makes lemons into lemonade, literally and metaphorically
PARKER, Colo. — In the summer of a still-to-be-released "Barbie" movie dominating pop-culture, one of its lesser-known dolls has made a huge impact in Parker. Sydney Black, a 9-year-old girl with Scoliosis, is raising money to donate hundreds of dolls wearing a brace to Scoliosis patients all across the country. She first discovered the Barbie Chelsea doll this past Spring. "[It made me feel like] like I wasn't alone - like other people had scoliosis, too," she told me virtually.
Denver7 Gives helps FRIENDS of Broomfield afford new bus- and then some!
BROOMFIELD, Colo. — We were hoping to help this amazing nonprofit be able to afford a new bus, but we didn't realize the fundraiser would net even more. FRIENDS of Broomfield, an organization that helps people with disabilities learn and grow every day, approached us back in April, when one of their buses started to break down.
Danny New's Kids on the Block: Piano prodigy volunteers at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
DENVER — It's one thing to be a piano prodigy who has played Carnegie Hall, but it may be even more impressive to volunteer your talents for free. Raditya Muljadi, a 13-year-old maestro from Parker, has been volunteering to perform monthly in the Denver Museum of Nature and Science lobby. The piano is tucked under a staircase in the middle of the main atrium, but you'd never know it. His concerto renditions reverberate throughout the whole chamber.
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