Former Paralympian John Register on helping veterans compete after injury and why he no longer hates the word ‘inspiration’
Paralympian John Register came back from Desert Storm and was on-track to be in the Olympics before a training accident took his left leg above the knee. He would go on to win a silver medal in the 2000 Paralympics. His experience would help him open the door for other veterans to compete after injury. His journey begins a five-part series on Colorado Matters with Colorado Paralympians, past, present, and future. The Paralympics begin in Paris, France on August 28.
Colorado’s recidivism rate is 28 percent. This job fair is hoping to change that
The NXT Chapter’s Felon Friendly Job Fair aims to give people resources and chances at employment in Colorado.
Residents evacuated and structures destroyed after fire in rural Arapahoe County
But the fire destroyed eight structure and burned more than 1,000 acres before it was brought under control.
Coloradans bake as temperatures reach over 100 degrees across the Eastern Plains and at DIA
Severe high temperatures will persist over the next few days before wet and cooler conditions come next week.
For these Coloradans, the road to 3X3 Basketball redemption goes through the 2024 Paris Olympics
There are three players on the U.S.’s 3X3 Basketball team with Colorado ties.
Family of Kilyn Lewis and supporters interrupt Aurora council member’s town hall, express frustration over investigation
Aurora Councilmember Stephanie Hancock has called the protesters “terrorists.”
Former Denver Bronco Matt Mauck continues to win as a dentist in Aurora
Mauck’s mind was set on going to dental school until the Denver Broncos drafted him with the 225th overall pick in the 7th round.
At Denver PrideFest, a celebration and a bit of art remind the community of where it’s been — and where it’s going
One artist set out to show the community can stand as one despite current events — and installed it right in front of Denver’s Civic Center.
Body-worn camera footage shows Kilyn Lewis was unarmed when Aurora officer fatally shot him
Lewis died at the hospital two days after he was shot. The Aurora officer who shot him is on paid administrative leave as standard policy.
Brother says Aurora man was unarmed when shot by police last month
Aurora Police have yet to publicly release the body-worn camera footage of the shooting and has declined to comment while the investigation continues.
This U.S. national women’s soccer team is dominant. But it’s not who you might think it is
Colorado native Mia White and former CU Buff Holly Hunter led the U.S. Women’s Deaf National Team to victory in a historic match in Commerce City. Now they have their eyes on more.
Denver man sentenced to 448 years for human trafficking — believed to be the longest in state history for such crimes
Prosecutors say Robert Hawkins trafficked several people — including two minors — over several years.
King Soopers shooting trial: Judge defers on moving the venue outside Boulder County, denies request to sequester jury
Defense attorneys are concerned about the alleged shooter getting a fair and impartial trial.
Sophia Smith is back in U.S. colors to begin the journey to the Olympics
Smith is one of three Colorado natives vying for a spot on the Olympic team.
NCAA agrees to allow college athletes to transfer without losing a year of eligibility following lawsuit
Colorado had joined a coalition of states in a lawsuit against the NCAA over its transfer policy.
Colorado’s Division II schools are missing out on a recent NCAA settlement to pay student-athletes. Here’s how they plan to stay competitive
Nine schools in the state compete in Division II. All of them are members of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.
