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Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from former Denver Post Nuggets beat writer Mike Singer’s soon-to-be-released book “Why So Serious? The Untold Story of NBA Champion Nikola Jokic.” “Why So Serious? The Untold Story of NBA Champion Nikola Jokic” …

After the COVID-19 pandemic spotlighted problems with securing child care, Denver still has a shortage of nearly 12,000 spots, creating issues for families and the economy alike. About 22,560 children in Denver were in child care programs in 2023, according …

EVERGREEN — Trunks and logs lie askew, fresh-cut stumps dot the landscape and dozens of piles of ponderosa branches, browned and desiccated, sit on the forest floor at Alderfer/Three Sisters park in the Jefferson County foothills. To Ruthe Hannigan, a …

Fatal drug overdoses in both Denver and across Colorado have declined through the first half of 2024, matching national trends and offering a ray of sunshine after the fentanyl crisis fueled years of mounting death tolls. Still, experts and health …

Sacred Heart House of Denver helps single moms and their children put a roof over their heads. But it has a much broader mission—helping women stand on their feet again so they can pursue a new path in life. “Sacred …

Editor’s note: The opinions of the smart, well-read women in my Denver book club mean a lot, and often determine what the rest of us choose to pile onto our bedside tables. So we asked them, and all Denver Post …

Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden …

For a two-year period, an extreme drought across Colorado and much of the West dried farmers’ fields, lowered water levels in reservoirs, fueled extreme wildfires and left streams dangerously low. Historically, an exceptional drought like the one that plagued the …

Brittany Cartwright set the record straight on comments Jax Taylor made about their post-split relationship—and she made it clear that her side is the “truth.” On the November 22, 2024 episode of the “When Reality Hits With Jax & Brittany” podcast, …

Andy Cohen said there is no plan to bring Teddi Mellencamp back to “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”— or to “Orange County.” During a panel at Bravo’s Fan Fest on November 23, the Bravo host and producer was stunned by …

Former “Dancing With the Stars” pro Maks Chmerkovskiy criticized Carrie Ann Inaba for taking a point off Chandler Kinney and Brandon Armstrong’s score. During the semi-finals, Inaba noted that Kinney’s foot came off the floor in a couple of spots, …

A new option has emerged for the New York Jets at the quarterback position in 2025. NFL Insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic said the Jets “could explore” a trade for Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence this offseason. This week, …

Brandon Allen, who will start Sunday’s 49ers game at Green Bay in place of the injured Brock Purdy, will become the seventh different quarterback to start for coach Kyle Shanahan since he took over as head coach of the 49ers …

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I are in our 80s, married for 61 years. We are financially well-off and have few medical issues. As we approach our departure from this Earth, we’ve created the necessary legal documents to distribute our …

A year ago, Blackhawks prospect Colton Dach was on the verge of an NHL call-up. Then inconsistency and injuries disrupted his rhythm, forcing him to — in the words of Rockford coach Anders Sorensen — “start over a little bit” …

The Los Angeles Rams are one of the NFL‘s oldest franchises, originally based in Cleveland before relocating in 1946. The winners of two Super Bowls and two NFL Championships (prior to the 1970 merger), the Rams have been a reasonably …

TODAY’S WORD — CARCINOMA CARCINOMA: car-sih-NO-ma: A malignant tumor of epithelial origin. Average mark 34 words Time limit 60 minutes Can you find 50 or more words in CARCINOMA? TODAY’S WORD — CARCINOMA: cacao caiman cairn carioca carom ciao circa …

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sarah Hyland, 34; Katherine Heigl, 46; Colin Hanks, 47; Pete Best, 83. Happy Birthday: Let your ideas flow, and you’ll devise a plan to improve your lifestyle and how you earn your living or invest …

Dear Eric: My husband, “Tom,” and I got on well with his brother, “Dick,” until last year, when Dick became executor of their parents’ estate. Instead of liquidating it and splitting it with Tom, which is what he is required …

Three keys for the Bears to win Sunday’s game against the Vikings at Soldier Field: Beware the blitz Vikings coordinator Brian Flores, a former Bill Belichick disciple and Dolphins head coach, blitzes more than any other defensive play-caller in the …

Dear Ismael, My dad was in a motorcycle accident last week and he fractured his ribs, so I’ve been taking care of him with the help of my mom. I was under stress at work because of deadlines and stuff …

Dear Eric: My wife and I have been married for 11 years and are parents to three kids. Related Articles Advice | Asking Eric: Can I tell the server that her little game isn’t amusing? Advice | Asking Eric: I …

Today is Sunday, Nov. 24, the 329th day of 2024. There are 37 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 24, 1963, Jack Ruby shot and mortally wounded Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of President John …

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I are in our 80s, married for 61 years. We are financially well-off and have few medical issues. Related Articles Advice | Dear Abby: I’m tired of her griping about the man she won’t divorce …

Today is Sunday, Nov. 24, the 329th day of 2024. There are 37 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 24, 1963, Jack Ruby shot and mortally wounded Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of President John …

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or important decisions after 9:15 p.m. PST today. The Moon is in Virgo. Happy Birthday for Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024: You are alive, alert and full of positive energy. You’re confident with your own views and …

Instant reaction to Week 13 developments … 1. Big 12: on brand The Big 12 title chase is utter mayhem, but one thing is clear: The conference championship on Dec. 7 won’t match the two best teams. One of them …

The CSU Rams’ conference championship hopes are no longer in their hands. With a chance to control their own destiny in the Mountain West Conference title race, the Rams fell flat in a trip to California’s Central Valley, losing 28-22 …

SAN JOSE — Amid everything that happened this weekend before the San Jose Sharks raised No. 19 to the rafters at SAP Center, one thing struck Ryan Warsofsky about those standout teams that Joe Thornton led years ago. “What I …

After an NBA Cup loss in Denver, the Nuggets bounced back Saturday by dominating the second half en route to a 127-102 win over the Lakers to split their weekend back-to-back. Including playoff matchups, Denver (9-6) has won 13 of …

Moon Alert Avoid shopping or important decisions after 11:15 p.m. Chicago time. The moon is in Virgo. Aries (March 21-April 19) An average day Owners should be vigilant today because something unexpected related to your pet might occur. Keep your …

NEW YORK — Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of “Wheel of Fortune,” “Love Connection” and “Scrabble” who later became a right-wing podcaster, skewering liberals and accusing the government of lying about COVID-19, has died. He was 83. …

Boys water polo Division I  No. 2 Sacred Heart Prep 9, No. 1 De La Salle 7  ATHERTON — On the biggest stage and in front of its home crowd, Sacred Heart Prep wasn’t going to walk away with second …

NEW YORK — Jeremiyah Love scored three touchdowns, tying a school record with his 11th consecutive game with a rushing touchdown, and No. 6 Notre Dame ended No. 19 Army’s 13-game winning streak with a 49-14 victory on Saturday night …

A teenage boy was shot and wounded Saturday in Morgan Park. The 17-year-old was walking about 9:15 p.m. in the 900 block of West 115th Street when someone in a dark-colored car opened fire, Chicago police said. The boy was …

SAN JOSE — The San Jose Sharks wanted to meet the moment in their game against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday. After Joe Thornton’s No. 19 was raised to the rafters in a touching and emotional pregame ceremony and in …

On the second night of a back-to-back, the Warriors spent too long running on empty to close out the Spurs After leading by 17 late in the third quarter, Golden State fell apart. The Warriors didn’t convert a field goal …

Bulls coach Billy Donovan didn’t exactly give his team a ringing endorsement. Then again, it didn’t deserve one. For the third time in the last six games, Donovan watched his defense allow 140 points or more. This time it was …

In the afterglow of a 38-31 win at Rutgers that lifted Illinois to 8-3 — and was so exciting in the late stages that it stole some thunder from higher-profile college football matchups of the day — Illini coach Bret …

A 19-year-old woman was wounded in a shooting Saturday night in the Loop. She was walking with several other people just before 9 p.m. in the first block of West Washington Street when someone fired shots, Chicago police said. The …