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Jacob Shapiro

Jake Shapiro is a breaking news reporter at The Denver Post.

Gwen Inglis, one of Colorado’s foremost cyclists, was struck and killed on a training ride in Lakewood on Sunday morning by a driver who police suspect was intoxicated.

Gwen Inglis, reigning cycling national road race champion, killed on a ride by suspected DUI driver

May 17, 2021 at 11:27 a.m.

Gwen Inglis, one of Colorado’s foremost cyclists, was struck and killed on a training ride in Lakewood on Sunday morning by a driver who police suspect was intoxicated.

Colorado may not be as environmentally friendly as many think. Personal finance website WalletHub released a study on Wednesday detailing 2021's Greenest States, the centennial State placed 17th.

Where Colorado ranks in new study to find the greenest states

April 14, 2021 at 9:18 a.m.

Colorado may not be as environmentally friendly as many think. Personal finance website WalletHub released a study on Wednesday detailing 2021's Greenest States, the centennial State placed 17th.

A harrowing rescue from Leadville Lake County Fire Rescue happened Saturday after a person fell 30 feet into a sinkhole.

Colorado firefighter rescues man from 30-foot freezing sinkhole

April 5, 2021 at 10:48 a.m.

A harrowing rescue from Leadville Lake County Fire Rescue happened Saturday after a person fell 30 feet into a sinkhole.

The Centennial State has two new Scenic and Historic Byways to explore.

Two more southern Colorado roads designated as scenic byways

February 24, 2021 at 8:59 a.m.

The Centennial State has two new Scenic and Historic Byways to explore.

King Soopers announced it is receiving an additional supply of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as part of the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. The news will expand vaccination locations to King Soopers and City Market Pharmacy locations statewide beginning Friday.

King Soopers and City Markets will offer COVID-19 vaccines across Colorado

February 12, 2021 at 8:47 a.m.

King Soopers announced it is receiving an additional supply of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine as part of the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. The news will expand vaccination locations to...

Enjoy the nice weekend because season closures for these trails are almost here.

Jefferson County to temporarily close several trails and parks starting Monday

January 29, 2021 at 9:09 a.m.

Enjoy the nice weekend because season closures for these trails are almost here.

Five of the cutest babies in Colorado have found a new home on the legendary Pikes Peak.

Five orphaned bear cubs make popular Colorado fourteener their new home

January 28, 2021 at 10:22 a.m.

Five of the cutest babies in Colorado have found a new home on the legendary Pikes Peak.

The lobby to the Aurora Police Department's headquarters was shut down shortly before midnight Thursday as a former officer involved in the violent arrest of Elijah McClain appeals his termination over a photo that appeared to mock the 23-year-old's death.

Public barred from Aurora police headquarters lobby as former officer appeals firing over Elijah McClain photo

January 22, 2021 at 8:33 a.m.

The lobby to the Aurora Police Department's headquarters was shut down shortly before midnight Thursday as a former officer involved in the violent arrest of Elijah McClain appeals his termination...

Frontier Airlines announced Monday that it would no longer accept reservations for emotional support animals on any flight. The Denver-based carrier says it will now only transport service dogs specifically trained to support a qualified person with a disability.

Denver-based Frontier Airlines no longer allowing emotional support animals

January 12, 2021 at 12:16 p.m.

Frontier Airlines announced Monday that it would no longer accept reservations for emotional support animals on any flight. The Denver-based carrier says it will now only transport service dogs specifically...

Tuesday night was a good one for Colorado's snowpack. Steamboat Ski Resort reported nine inches of new snow, Loveland another seven and many other ski areas between two and six inches.

Colorado snowpack mostly below average as drought persists statewide

January 6, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

Tuesday night was a good one for Colorado's snowpack. Steamboat Ski Resort reported nine inches of new snow, Loveland another seven and many other ski areas between two and six...