Becky Talley

Tweet: Denver Shouldn't Be Allowed to Have Home Games?

Philadelphia sports radio program director proclaims that playing in Denver is too hard for other teams. Someone give baby his bottle, please.

Wheat Ridge Woman Sends 18,000 Holiday Cards to Military Overseas

Thanks to the generous outpouring of support, Marlys Halbeisen will be shipping thousands of holiday cards she's collected to our troops across the world. She started collecting cards to help ease the loneliness military members can feel when they are away from friends and family this time of year.

Take a Drive Through the Holidays at These 3 Light Displays in Colorado

Tune your radio to some tunes, and enjoy the beauty of the holiday lights right from the warmth of your own car at three locations.

America's Tallest Digital Tree Coming to Denver for the Holidays

Head over to Sculpture Park starting November 30 for a beautiful light show that is seven stories tall and ready to inspire awe! You can even go inside the digital tree for an immersive experience

Colorado Casas: Former Home to Bill Coors Could Be Yours for $4 Million

The '80s-era Genessee estate, named Eagle Mountain, was home to Bill Coors until he passed away in 2018. Once home to Bill Coors, grandson of Coors-founder Adolph Coors, Eagle Mountain estate is up for grabs if you happen to have a few million to drop.

Elitch Gardens Developer Wants to Build Microunit Project in LoHi

Revesco Properties thinks it has the answer to Denver's housing affordability: building apartments as small as 251 square feet. The firm is calling it "attainable housing."

Rare Astronomical Event, the Mercury Transit, Will Occur This Month

Among the most highly anticipated astronomical events this year, Mercury will pass directly between the Earth and the sun on November 11. This phenomenon won't happen again until 2032. The Leonid Meteor Shower will also light up the sky mid-month.

Going Green (Again): Colorado's Classic License Plates Could Make a Comeback

Will it be a blast from the past? In 2020, Colorado legislature will vote to bring back the traditional green mountain/white background license plates that we all know and love.

Colorado Country Christmas Comes to Denver and Colorado Springs

"A unique shopping experience awaits you at the Colorado Country Christmas Gift Show." It's never too early to get your Christmas on in Colorado! Pretty much any time after Halloween the holiday of red and green sleighs straight into our world, and Denver and Colorado Springs will host one of the biggest holiday shows in the state that you won't want to miss.

Snow Set to Make Appearance Wednesday Night into Thursday Morning

As we head into mid-week with mild temperatures in the 60s turning to snow on Wednesday night into Thursday morning. The Denver metro area and the I-25 corridor north through Fort Collins is likely looking at 1 to 4 inches in total from this fall storm. Foothills and south suburbs to Palmer Divide predicted to get up to 12 inches.

Steamboat Ski Resort Auctioning Ski Run Signs

Steamboat Ski Resort wants you to both make and take some authentic memories home with you after a day on the slopes. From now through the end of the month, you can put in a bid for your favorite run sign and hang it on your wall at home. You have until October 31 to bid on your favorite run.

Orionid Meteor Shower to Peak October 22-23

October's third meteor shower should yield 10 to 20 visible meteors per hour. Fresh off the peaks of the Draconids and Taurids, the Orionids are now lighting up the sky and set to peak October 21-23. The shower looks like it comes from the constellation of Orion.

Dumb Friends League Offers $10 Adoption Fee for Adult Cats

Discounted adoption fee for felines 1 year and older are available from now through October 31.

Glow at the Gardens, Haunted Corn Mazes, and Ghost Tours, OH MY!

Get your Halloween on at the Denver Botanic Gardens' York St. and Chatfield locations!

Grab Your Friends for a 'Golden Girls' Halloween Group Costume

Target is selling "Golden Girls" costumes that will transform you into Blanche, Dorothy, Rose, or Sophia.

Denver Bans Tobacco Sales for People Under 21

Denver moved fast to raise the legal age to buy tobacco products. City council voted unanimously to ban tobacco sales to anyone under 21 on Monday night, and Mayor Hancock signed the city council's bill on Tuesday, putting it into immediate effect.

Broncos' Bradley Chubb Is Out for the Season With ACL Tear

As if the last-minute loss to the Jaguars wasn't injury enough, the beleaguered Broncos' spirits and defensive line took another hit on Monday. It was announced that linebacker Bradley Chubb, a critical part of the team's defense, partially tore his ACL in Sunday's game and is out for the rest of the season. Bradley Chubb: "I know I'll be back even better."

Oh My Gourd! Pumpkin Nights to Roll into Denver Area Oct. 17 to Nov. 3

Celebrate the magic of Halloween in scare-free, family-friendly style.

Surprise! Denver Zoo's 11-Year-Old Rhino, Tensing, Expecting a Baby

The new addition is expected in the spring of 2020. Talk about keeping a secret! The Denver Zoo announced on Sunday that its 11-year-old rhino, Tensing, is expecting her first calf. But because rhinos have a 15- to 16-month gestation period, zoo officials have known about the little bundle of joy since conception in November 2018!

Hallmark Channel Releases 2019 Christmas Movie Lineup

In all, 40 new Christmas movies will air between Hallmark and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Channels. The first movie will add a little winter holiday cheer to Halloweentime, as it airs on October 25. View the full schedule for Hallmark's Countdown to Christmas.

Several of Denver Zoo's Gorilla Troop Move to Jacksonville Zoo

Great Apes habitat is now a swinging bachelor pad!

NFL Offers $3M for Improved Helmet Design

Think you can build a better helmet? Join the Helmet Challenge!

The Denver Zoo's Lion Cub Is Ready to Meet His Adoring Fans

Look out, world, the cub we've all grown to love is out and about! Yet to be named (you can help, see below!), the little cub has been the darling of videos as we've seen him go from a teeny little thing to a roly-poly exploring machine. Now, you can visit him at Pahali Ya Mwana, which is on the left-most side of Predator Ridge. He'll be out from about 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on most days, weather permitting, to greet his fans and check out his new digs with his pride.

Former Broncos Coach, John Ralston, Dies at 92

John Ralston coached the Broncos first winning season in 1973. The Broncos owe a lot to former head coach, John Ralston. His tenure marks the turning point in the team's record, setting it on the path to several Super Bowl championships down the road. His legacy has had a lasting effect on the Broncos franchise that has echoed for decades. Ralston passed away on September 14 at the age of 92.

Colorado's Sarah Thomas the First to Continuously Swim English Channel 4 Times

Only a year out from completing breast cancer treatment, Sarah Thomas of Conifer, stepped into the chilly waters of the English Channel to start an epic feat. Dedicating her swim to "all the survivors out there," she started swimming the English Channel and didn't stop until she swam more than 54 miles.

Get Ready, Colorado. Fall Officially Starts on September 23!

Break out the flannels and vests because here comes fall!

Upper Section of Mount Evans Closed for the Year

When Labor Day ends three things happen: people are super bummed the last of the summer holidays has passed, meteorological fall begins, and the top 5-mile stretch of road to the summit of Mount Evans closes for the season. Lower section will remain open until Oct. 7, depending on weather conditions.

Denver Zoo to Close 'Bird World' After 45 Years

Zoo says exhibit no longer meets the needs of animals and guests. The Bird World exhibit served the zoo well for several decades, but it doesn't meet the zoo's modern standards of efficiency and sustainability, and extensive, costly repairs are just too much to undertake. The exhibit will close on October 1, making way for new habitats and guest experiences, which will be announced in the future.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Giving Half-Price Admission to Military and Their Families

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo (CMZoo) is doing something special for the men and women of our military. From September 9-15, all active duty service members, veteran and retired military, and immediate family members who live in the same household can visit the zoo for half off the base admission to spend the day with the animals.

C-470 Express Lane Project Completion Delayed by Up to a Year

The project has torn up a 12.5-mile stretch of C-470 with a goal of adding Express Lanes to alleviate the congestion that has plagued that section for years. Project was slated to end by August 1. Now predicted to end sometime between December 2019 and June 2020.

Denver Zoo Welcomes Critically Endangered Sumatran Orangatan

Say hello to Jaya, the newest resident at the zoo.

Camping Fee Increase Proposed by Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) officials are proposing to raise camping fees and implement a flat-rate fee for certain areas. This would be the first fee increase in four years and is based on comparable fees in nearby campgrounds. Park staff are interested in hearing what you think about the proposed fee increase. You can email comments to RMNP officials by September 27, 2019.

Colorado Casas: $2M Home of Former Rockies Manager/Player for Sale in Castle Rock

If you build it, they will come? This mansion literally comes with its own baseball diamond. Walt Weiss, former Rockies shortstop and manager, has put his mansion on the market, and it's got everything you need to live the high life. You could say this property is a "diamond in the rough," but there is nothing rough about it (except maybe some of the foothills acreage).

Air Force Academy Chapel to Close for 3 Years for Renovations

The Air Force Academy announced that it will be making extensive renovations to its Cadet Chapel. Visitors who want to see it before it closes down for the 3-year repair and preservation projects will have to visit on or before September 3. Starting on September 4, crews will begin to move furniture and make other preparations for the renovations. It will be stripped down to its frame and aluminum panels will be replaced, as well as all of the stained glass pieces.

Native American Artifacts and Ruins Found South of Durango

Planned highway construction yields an archaeological treasure trove.

Catch Some Baseball and Watch 'The Sandlot' at Coors Field

Everyone together now: "You're killing me, Smalls!"