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A majority of Colorado voters have a negative view of both the Democratic and Republican parties, according to a recent poll that also found they increasingly identify Republicans with the working class and solutions to economic problems.The poll comes as the national Democratic Party searches for a path forward in the wake of former Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss to now-President Donald Trump in November. The strength of Republicans’ identification with working-class issues is a warning shot for a party that’s lost ground across the country.In Colorado, where Democrats backslid slightly but largely maintained their recent gains in November, the…

Music’s biggest stars have arrived in Los Angeles for the 67th annual Grammy Awards. The 2025 Grammy Awards will celebrate the biggest performers and hits. Beyoncé enters the evening as the artist with most nominations for her album “Cowboy Carter.” The ceremony is taking place at the Crypto.com Arena Fashion at music’s biggest night is traditionally the wackiest on the awards circuit, but with the loss and devastation of the Los Angeles fires as a backdrop, many of the early looks are subdued. Here are some pictures from the arrivals on Sunday, Feb. 2. British actress, singer Cynthia Erivo (R) and US singer…

Shots rang out across Denver’s Washington Park on Sunday afternoon, scattering hundreds of people who had gathered to enjoy the warm day of spring-like weather.Police officials said the shooting, which is still under investigation, happened around 2 p.m. Sunday in Washington Park in Denver.Bystanders said shots were fired near the intersection of East Kentucky Avenue and South Downing Street on the west side of the park.One unidentified victim was shot and taken to the hospital by paramedics, police said. As of 3 p.m., the victim was still alive and expected to survive.Mariam Alsamar, 25, was walking in the park with…

Perhaps Sunday marked the Avs getting their mojo back after a roller-coaster January underscored by a 7-6-2 record and the blockbuster trade of Mikko Rantanen to Carolina.The Avs weathered a grinding opening period to pull away for a 2-0 victory over the Flyers at Ball Arena. Samuel Girard’s goal put the Avs ahead, Nathan MacKinnon’s power-play netter gave them cushion and Mackenzie Blackwood posted a second straight shutout as Colorado won consecutive games for the first time in a month.As Colorado sits in fourth place in the Central Division and atop the wild card standings, coach Jared Bednar hopes that…

One person was injured Sunday morning in Denver’s Westwood neighborhood in a two-car crash involving a police officer, according to the police department.The crash happened around 4:13 a.m. near the intersection of South Federal Boulevard and West Ohio Avenue, according to a statement on X from the Denver Police Department.Paramedics took one person to the hospital, police said.Information about what caused the crash and whether the officer was on duty was not available Sunday morning.This is a developing story and may be updated. Sign up to get crime news sent straight to your inbox each day. Originally Published: February 2, 2025…

A city block in Denver’s RiNo Art District will reopen to vehicle traffic Monday, marking the end of a miniature pedestrian mall that sprang up during the height of the pandemic.Flanked by breweries and restaurants, the 2900 block of Larimer Street has been closed to cars since 2020, when businesses were given the city’s blessing to expand outdoor seating onto the roadway.The closure outlasted the public health crisis that restricted seating at bars and restaurants, developing a mixed reputation among locals, some of whom said limiting vehicle access also limited their customer base.The RiNo Art District announced Friday that the…

Today is Sunday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2025. There are 332 days left in the year.Today in history:On Feb. 2, 1925, the legendary Alaska Serum Run ended as the last of a series of dog mushers brought life-saving medication to Nome, the scene of a diphtheria epidemic, travelling 674 miles in just six days.Also on this date:In 1536, present-day Buenos Aires, Argentina, was founded by Pedro de Mendoza of Spain.In 1653, New Amsterdam — now New York City — was incorporated as a city.In 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed, officially ending the Mexican-American War.In 1943,…

By CORA LEWIS NEW YORK (AP) — Tax season is underway, and the IRS expects 140 million people will file returns by April 15. The agency has also debuted a new online tool to help taxpayers check the status of any refund they may be entitled to. 2025 tax season is here. More people can file online for free File taxes online: Tools, tips, deadlines and more IRS sending automatic stimulus payments. Are you on the list? Opinion: The case for killing the tax credit for electric vehicles Editorial: Unjustified $2.50 Bay Area bridge toll hike, murky accounting should prompt…

Northern Colorado reserve guard Quinn Denker hit his fifth 3-pointer for the Bears men’s basketball team Saturday afternoon, and the senior guard held his hand in the air as the ball went through the net.In an important game against Big Sky Conference rival Northern Arizona, Denker was in a groove at Bank of Colorado Arena in front of a season-high crowd.Denker received the ball on the right wing and buried the shot after two fast-paced passes by teammates Isaiah Hawthorne and Langston Reynolds with just under 9 minutes to play.Denker’s 3, his final one of the game, matched a career…

PALM BEACH, Fla. — President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China — fulfilling one of his post-campaign commitments to voters that also carries the risk of sparking higher inflation and disrupting businesses across North America.Trump declared an economic emergency in order to place duties of 10% on all imports from China and 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada — America’s largest trading partners — except for a 10% rate on Canadian energy, including oil, natural gas and electricity. The tariffs would go into effect on Tuesday, setting…