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Moon Alert: Wait until 2:30 p.m. EST today (11:30 a.m. PST) to shop or make important decisions. After that, the Moon moves from Leo into Virgo. Happy Birthday for Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024: You push yourself because you want to prove yourself to others. You have a fine, discriminating mind, plus verbal skills, which helps you to motivate others. This is the final year of a nine-year cycle for you, which means it’s time to take inventory and do some housecleaning. ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★★This is a great day to make things happen! Get out and enjoy yourself, because…

Two people were taken to the hospital in Adams County Friday morning after a home went up in flames, according to the fire department. One person was trapped in the fire, pulled from the home and transported to the hospital, according to a post on X from the Thornton Fire Department. Adams County Fire Rescue spokesperson Julie Browman confirmed the unidentified adult was in critical condition. No other information was available Friday morning. A second person was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation, according to Adams County Fire Rescue. Adams County Fire Rescue crews responded to reports of a…

A Denver Sheriff’s Department deputy arrested earlier this month on charges related to a New Year’s Day hit-and-run crash fell asleep behind the wheel, according to an arrest affidavit from the Aurora Police Department. According to the released affidavit, the off-duty deputy was driving home from hanging out with friends when he fell asleep at the wheel, crashed into a barrier and fled the scene. Jeremiah Espinoza-Young, 30, was arrested on charges of attempting to influence a public servant, false reporting to authorities, leaving the scene after striking unattended property and careless driving, according to the affidavit. According to the…

In the Denver metro, rising interest rates in 2023 dampened investor interest in home purchases. The higher rates combined with long waits for building permits made buying and flipping homes less appealing, while the higher rates made renting investment properties less profitable. Investor purchases of U.S. homes dropped by 30% year over year in the third quarter, the lowest level in seven years, due to rising mortgage rates, high home prices, and a lackluster rental market. Despite higher interest rates, limited inventory held home prices steady in Colorado. Denver Metro Area Realtors reported the median close price for homes for…

A combination of fresh snow in the forecast and three of Colorado’s most popular winter competitions spells doom for drive times on Interstate 70 this weekend. Between the X Games in Aspen, Breckenridge’s annual International Snow Sculpture Championships, Vail’s Freestyle Competition and regular weekend skiers looking to play in the fresh snow, heavy traffic and lengthy delays are expected along the I-70 Mountain Corridor, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. Although the wave of light snow in metro Denver is expected to wind down this morning, snow in the mountains will likely continue through the evening, laying down a…

Holly D. Johnson | Bankrate.com (TNS) Overall inflation of consumer prices increased 3.4% over the 12 months leading up to December 2023, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data. the largest increase in over 40 years. After that, regular inflation numbers finally slowed, with the most recent figure coming in at 4.0% during the 12 months leading up to May of 2023. Consumers are bearing the brunt of rising prices and interest rates, unfortunately. And while this isn’t great news, Americans have weathered these storms before. From coupon clipping to discount shopping, we know there are ways to soften…

NEW YORK — Inspired by a singular mission, Nuggets coach Michael Malone might have set a personal record for sprint time between the locker room and press conference podium Thursday night. No need for belabored speeches after losing a 122-84 laugher at Madison Square Garden. Joel Embiid would be waiting soon in Denver. The Nuggets needed to hightail it to the bus, to the plane, to the Front Range. After their longest stretch away from home all season, they weren’t afforded a breather. Nuggets vs. 76ers, afternoon edition, is this Saturday (3:30 p.m. MT, ABC). “Overall, I thought it was…

NEW YORK — The Nuggets’ longest road trip of the season ended with a kick in the butt and a poke in the eye. Denver trailed by as many as 38 and never led in a 122-84 loss to the Knicks on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden, snapping a three-game win streak. The Nuggets (31-15) finish their five-game, 12-day Eastern Conference swing with a 3-2 record. Still, they’ll return to Colorado a little bit bloodied and needing to bounce back when Joel Embiid and the 76ers visit for a Saturday matinee rematch. Nikola Jokic went to the locker room…

Regional Transportation District riders who use the E and H lines can expect reduced service to continue Friday due to a disabled train on the southbound tracks between the Yale and Southmoor stations in Denver. Related Articles Transportation | RTD service to be disrupted on commuter rail lines near Union Station Feb. 3, Feb. 4 Transportation | Hit-run driver fleeing crash pushes second vehicle into RTD bus in Aurora Transportation | RTD board director resigns due to terminal illness, leaving Denver mayor to pick replacement Transportation | Letters: Free RTD transportation on New Year’s Eve ended before midnight Transportation |…

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions after 4 p.m. EST today (1 p.m. PST). The Moon is in Leo. Happy Birthday for Friday, Jan. 26, 2024: You are strong-willed and have a commanding presence. You’re a good listener, which is why you can motivate and lead people. This year you will reap the benefits of the seeds you previously planted. Expect accolades, awards and acknowledgement of your efforts. Bravo! ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★Parents should be vigilant today because this is an accident-prone day for your kids. Meanwhile, social events might be suddenly canceled or changed. Or possibly the…