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By Vaughn Vreeland, The New York TimesIs there anything more joyful to feed people than pie? Custardy, creamy, jammy, nutty, tart — whatever its flavor and texture, pie is celebratory, often nostalgic and deeply delicious. It makes everyone happy. That’s why I believe having a slice of pie with the people in your life who make you feel whole is the perfect way to end Thanksgiving.It wasn’t always this way. I always liked eating pie, but it didn’t excite me, and I didn’t enjoy baking it. No matter the recipe or approach I used, I was never as confident in…

Colorado legislators questioned Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday about what he has described as his “belt-tightening” budget proposal, previewing the difficult months to come as state leaders seek to fill a looming $635 million shortfall.“There are some things in this proposal that won’t be acceptable by our colleagues, and we will have to find another way,” Sen. Jeff Bridges, the Democratic chair of the Joint Budget Committee, told Polis. “There are choices we’re going to have to make.”Members of the committee, which is tasked with crafting the state budget in the coming months, questioned Polis’ recommended cuts to certain Medicaid…

The CHSAA state football playoffs are down to 16 teams in the top three classifications. Here’s a look at this weekend’s slate in all three with quarterfinal spots up for grabs.Class 5AThe chalkUpsets happen all the time in prep football. But in regards to these matchups, we’ll go with “highly unlikely” the underdog wins.No. 17 Grandview (6-5) at No. 1 Cherry Creek (9-1), 7 p.m. Friday: The Bruins have played for the 5A championship six straight years and won four. They’re loaded with FBS talent once again, and the last time these two met in Week 10, Creek piled up…

The Denver City Council unanimously — and quietly — approved a $4.4 billion budget for the city next year on Tuesday evening.The finalized 2025 document calls for $1.76 billion in general fund spending, just 0.6% more than the $1.75 billion budgeted to be spent on city services this year.That makes the 2025 budget the city’s most conservative when it comes to spending growth in any year not impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic since 2011, according to Mayor Mike Johnston’s administration. It’s belt-tightening — including limits on hiring across most departments — that is reflective of softening consumer spending in a…

A Greeley police officer fatally shot a mountain lion on Friday, the police said in a news release on Tuesday. The mountain lion was considered a public threat and had activated a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents. Officers initially responded to reports of the animal Friday morning by the 2500 block of 26th Avenue Court, near Madison K8 School, police said. The school was placed on secure perimeter status. Officers tried to contain the mountain lion to keep it away from the school, but when the animal attempted to break out of containment, “it became apparent public safety could no…

Broncos assistant head coach Mike Westhoff, an instrumental figure in the team’s special teams success, is stepping down to monitor a potential health issue.Westhoff had issues with his vision come up last week and had testing done on Monday before he decided to resign.“It’s not easy to make this decision, but this was a wake-up call that I needed to put my health first,” Westhoff, 76, said in a statement provided by the team. “This team is very much headed in the right direction with a strong foundation and a winning culture. I’m grateful to Sean for giving me the…

A week after former President Donald Trump won a return to the White House, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has joined with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to announce a new effort “pushing back against increasing threats of autocracy,” as Pritzker described it.But both Democratic governors shied away from pointing the initiative directly at the incoming Republican administration.The new effort, dubbed Governors Safeguarding Democracy, stands apart from the longstanding National Governors Association — which Polis now chairs — and the party-aligned Republican and Democratic governors associations. It aims to corral governors’ offices, think tanks, legal experts, and democracy and open government advocates…

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 13, the 318th day of 2024. There are 48 days left in the year.Today in history:On Nov. 13, 2015, Islamic State militants carried out a set of coordinated attacks in Paris at the national stadium, in a crowded concert hall, in restaurants and on streets, killing 130 people in the worst attack on French soil since World War II.Also on this date:In 1775, during the Revolutionary War, American troops captured Montreal under the command of Continental Army Gen. Richard Montgomery.In 1909, 259 men and boys were killed when fire erupted inside a coal mine in Cherry,…

By Linda Gassenheimer, Tribune News Service (TNS)Stroganoff is an old Russian stand-by usually made with beef or turkey. Here’s a modern version made with hamburger meat.The mixture of mushrooms, tomato paste, mustard and a dash of Worcestershire sauce gives the stroganoff sauce a tangy blend of flavors and a thick texture.HELPFUL HINT:Any type of sliced mushrooms can be used.COUNTDOWN:Place water for noodles on to boil.Start stroganoff recipe.Boil noodles.While noodles cooks, complete stroganoff.Drain pasta and place on plates. Serve stroganoff on top of noodles.SHOPPING LIST:To buy: 3/4 pound 95 percent lean ground beef, 1 large green bell pepper, 1/2 pound sliced…

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul had to wait an extra four months for his high-profile match with 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.The delay from the original plan for July was caused by Tyson having a medical episode on a plane and needing time to recover from a stomach ulcer.The rescheduled bout is set for Friday night at the $1.2 billion retractable roof home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. The state has sanctioned it as a pro fight with some modifications.Here’s a guide for watching the fight:When is the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight?It’s hard to give an exact time…