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Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'mild' symptoms

First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing “mild symptoms.”.

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Second Cook Out coming to Roanoke

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Reports: Ex-officer to plead guilty in Breonna Taylor case

A former Kentucky police detective intends to plead guilty to a civil rights charge stemming from the botched drug raid that led to Breonna Taylor's fatal shooting in 2020.

Breonna Taylor supporters relieved by charges against police

Louisville activists who put in long hours protesting the death of Breonna Taylor at the hands of police say they felt relief this week when federal officials charged four officers.

Feds Charge 4 Police Officers In Fatal Breonna Taylor Raid

The four Louisville police officers face federal charges for the death of 26-year-old Taylor while executing a no-knock search warrant in 2020.

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Feds charge 4 police officers in fatal Breonna Taylor raid

The federal government has filed civil rights charges against four Louisville police officers over the drug raid that led to the death of Breonna Taylor.

Here's why your Florida friends are freaking out about Publix coming to Louisville

It'll be a while before Louisville's Publix opens, but that didn't stop fans of the grocery store chain from celebrating the announcement.

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Louisville mayor punched by man in second attack on local Democrats

Police are searching for a man who walked up to the mayor of Louisville on Saturday and threw a punch.

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"They're tough conversations": Louisville residents work to bridge racial divide

Though Louisville is more diverse than ever, segregation has proven stubborn.

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Underinsured Homeowners Struggle To Rebuild After Boulder Wildfires

As two women figure out life after a fire, they hope their loss encourages others to do their own digging into insurance before it's too late.

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Underinsured Homeowners Struggle To Rebuild After Boulder Wildfires

As two women figure out life after a fire, they hope their loss encourages others to do their own digging into insurance before it's too late.

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During National Bourbon Day, up your bourbon IQ with these 13 facts you've never heard

Impress your friends during National Bourbon Day with these interesting facts and figures about Kentucky's signature drink.

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No. 1 Tennessee, 4 other teams lock up NCAA regional titles

Tennessee was right where it was expected to be Sunday night, celebrating an NCAA regional title on its home field and eager to continue one of the most dominant runs in college baseball history. The No. 1 national seed Volunteers, No. 4 Virginia Tech, No. 5 Texas A&M, Texas and Notre Dame closed out their regionals and advanced to super regionals beginning Friday. No. 6 Miami was the first top-eight seed eliminated, losing 4-3 to Arizona in Coral Gables, Florida.

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Former Louisville, Kentucky Department of Corrections Officer Charged with Using Excessive Force

Darrell Taylor, 32, was indicted today by a federal grand jury in Louisville, Kentucky, for using unlawful force against a pretrial detainee while Taylor was an officer at the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett for the Western District of Kentucky and Special Agent in Charge Jodi Cohen for the FBI Louisville Field Office made the announcement. Today’s indictment charges Taylor with one count of deprivation of rights under color of law. The indictment alleges that Taylor used unreasonable force when he assaulted pretrial detainee B.R., resulting in bodily injury to B.R., including a broken jaw. An indictment is merely an allegation and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

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Trump doubles down on his 'longtime commitment' to speak at an NRA convention after deadly Texas school shooting: 'America needs real solutions and real leadership in this moment'

Ted Cruz is also scheduled to speak at the event, which will be held in Houston, just a few hours' drive from the mass shooting in Uvalde.

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'Uhhh what': Justin Thomas joins golf fans' outcry over beer prices at PGA Championship

St. Xavier grad Justin Thomas isn't pleased with how much golf fans are paying for beer at Southern Hills, which is hosting the 2022 PGA Championship.

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Epicenter is 6-5 favorite for Preakness without Rich Strike

Kentucky Derby runner-up Epicenter has been set as the morning line favorite for the Preakness.

No. 5 Hokies even series with No. 7 Louisville

Staked an early lead by Gavin Cross hitting his 12th home run of the season on Saturday, the No. 5 Virginia Tech baseball team held off No. 7 Louisville, 4-3, to even the teams’ top-10 ACC series at English Field at Atlantic Union Bank Park.Cross was sound on both sides of the ball for Virginia Tech (35-11, 15-9 ACC), which defeated Louisville (35-14-1, 16-9-1 ACC) for the first time since the Cardinals joined the league in 2015. Tech’s third-year outfielder homered to account for the first two runs of the Hokies’ three-run third inning, later inducing the timely 8-4 double play during the eighth inning that wiped the bases clean for reliever Henry Weycker.

Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike not running in Preakness

Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike will not run in the Preakness.

Can you believe it? More people watched Kentucky Derby later

Did an 80-1 longshot really win the Kentucky Derby.

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Rich Strike's team considering Preakness options after upset

The celebration after Rich Strike’s stunning Kentucky Derby upset continued long into the night.

Rich Strike's team considering Preakness options after upset

Rich Strike’s stunning Kentucky Derby upset has the sports world buzzing and led to a sleepless night of celebration that Eric Reed was still recovering from Sunday morning. Once their heads clear, the next step will be decide whether Rich Strike's storybook journey continues at the 147th Preakness on May 21 in Baltimore. Similar decisions await for some of the favorites Rich Strike chased down late with Sonny Leon aboard on the way to clocking 2:02.61 in the 1 1/4-mile Derby.

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Jockey, trainer help long-shot Rich Strike in Derby upset

Jockey Sonny Leon and trainer Eric Reed hit the ground running in every way imaginable for the Kentucky Derby.

Quiz: Is this a Kentucky Derby-winning horse, or a made-up name?

There are two types of people who watch the Kentucky Derby: Those who bet money and want to win, and spectators who just want to admire the strange names given to the horses.

Mo.-based company hired to police drugs in US horse racing

A deal for Drug Free Sport International to police medication in horse racing is in place two months before the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority takes effect.

Kentucky Derby leads off Triple Crown without Bob Baffert

The Kentucky Derby leads off the first Triple Crown season in decades without the chance of Bob Baffert officially winning one or more of the three races.

Louisville mayor's race plays out amid lingering tensions

Louisville's mayoral race is taking place in a city roiled by racial tension, a spike in gun violence and deep misgivings many harbor about the Louisville police department.

Man awarded $450,000 after panic attacks, firing following birthday party he asked company not to hold

Kevin Berling asked his company not to have the party because it would stress him out but it did, anyway. Then he suffered two panic attacks and got fired.

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Man awarded $450,000 after panic attacks, firing following birthday party he asked company not to hold

Kevin Berling asked his company not to have the party because it would stress him out but it did, anyway. Then he suffered two panic attacks and got fired.

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Groups Sue To Restore Abortion Access In Kentucky

Two lawsuits were filed after the state's Republican-controlled legislature overrode Democratic Gov. Beshear's veto of a restrictive abortion bill.

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Kentucky lawmakers override governor's veto of abortion ban

Abortion-rights groups claim the law is "impossible to comply with," making it a "de facto abortion ban" in violation of Roe v. Wade.

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Kentucky lawmakers override governor's veto of abortion ban

Abortion-rights groups claim the law is "impossible to comply with," making it a "de facto abortion ban" in violation of Roe v. Wade.

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Kentucky lawmakers override governor's veto of abortion ban

Abortion-rights groups claim the law is "impossible to comply with," making it a "de facto abortion ban" in violation of Roe v. Wade.

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Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao would 'wake up' every day and wonder how they'd 'manage' Trump after the 2020 election: book

McConnell publicly recognized Biden's victory in December 2020, which infuriated Trump. The two have not spoken in more than a year.

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What you should know about those license plate readers popping up in neighborhoods

License plate readers offer searchable images of license plates, car types and even driver's faces. But are they unfairly invading people's privacy?

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States put unemployment insurance on chopping block

Lawmakers in a handful of states have proposed reducing the duration of unemployment benefits and imposing more stringent work-search requirements.

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Top-ranked South Carolina stayed in the locker room for the national anthem at the Final Four

Dawn Staley's Gamecocks have protested during the national anthem since at least January 2021 "to bring awareness to racial injustice in our country."

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Officials Lift Most Evacuation Orders On Colorado Wildfire

The flames are in an area where a fire destroyed 1,000 homes last year in unincorporated Boulder County and suburban Superior and Louisville.

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Colorado Wildfire Forces Evacuation Orders For 19,000 People

The flames are in an area where a fire destroyed 1,000 homes last year in unincorporated Boulder County and suburban Superior and Louisville.

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Van Lith, Engstler lead Louisville past Lady Vols, 76-64

Hailey Van Lith had 23 points and six assists, Emily Engstler had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 1 seed Louisville held off Tennessee 76-64 in the women's NCAA Tournament to reach the Elite Eight for the fourth consecutive time.

Louisville health department leader who oversaw COVID-19 vaccine distribution has died

SarahBeth Hartlage joined the Louisville Health Department in 2020. She quickly became the face of the LouVax site at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

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Kenny Payne ready for many challenges as Louisville coach

Kenny Payne has been hired as Louisville’s men’s basketball coach with a six-year contract through 2027-28 to lead the program.

Ex-Kentucky officer indicted in deadly curfew crackdown

A former Kentucky police officer was indicted Wednesday on a federal charge for firing pepper balls during an aggressive 2020 curfew crackdown that led to the death of a barbecue cook. Former Louisville Police officer Katie Crews was with a large group of Louisville officers and Kentucky National Guard members who went to David McAtee's eatery, YaYa's BBQ, to enforce a citywide curfew just after midnight on June 1, 2020.

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The Model City: How Police Reform Failed In Breonna Taylor's Hometown

Newsy and KyCIR investigate how Louisville went from a national leader for police reform to the face of a national movement protesting police.

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The Model City: How Police Reform Failed In Breonna Taylor's Hometown

Newsy and KyCIR investigate how Louisville went from a national leader for police reform to the face of a national movement protesting police.

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Kennedy Center’s ‘Cartography Project’ aims to map the future of classical music

Marc Bamuthi Joseph’s multiyear initiative will generate works from dozens of composers and artists of color, each representing grieving American communities.

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ACC Tournament: Virginia rallies to defeat Louisville

Cavaliers held to 33 percent shooting in the first half.

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Virginia trailing Louisville 24-20 at half in ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament

The Virginia Cavaliers take on the Louisville Cardinals in the second round of the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in the Big Apple.

Job openings hold above 11 million, nearly 5 million more than the total unemployment level

Job openings outnumbered available workers by nearly 5 million in January, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.

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Bellarmine wins ASUN, hands NCAA bid to Jacksonville State

CJ Fleming scored a career-high 27 points, Dylan Penn added 22 and Division I newcomer Bellarmine defeated Jacksonville 77-72 in the Atlantic Sun Conference tournament, handing the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament to regular-season champion Jacksonville State.

Four people wounded in drive-by shooting at restaurant near downtown Louisville

The diners were shot while inside The Seafood Lady, a restaurant in the city's trendy NuLu neighborhood.

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No. 3 NC State women top Miami for 3rd straight ACC title

Third-ranked North Carolina State completed its chase to a third straight Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship, ending Miami’s upset-filled run in a 60-47 victory.

Virginia capitalizes on big first half for 71-61 win over Louisville

Kadin Shedrick dropped a career-high 20 points on 8-of-9 shooting from the field.

Harden helps Miami women stun No. 4 Louisville in ACCs

Destiny Harden hit a turnaround jumper as time expired to cap a one-woman comeback as Miami scored the game’s final 17 points to stun No. 4 Louisville 61-59 in Friday night’s quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.

Brett Hankison found not guilty of endangering Breonna Taylor’s neighbors in shooting

The verdict in Hankison's trial marks a milestone in the high-profile case, which sent people spilling into the streets in the summer of 2020 to demonstrate against police use of force, particularly against Black Americans.

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Louisville police officer not guilty of endangering neighbors in Breonna Taylor raid

A jury found former officer Brett Hankison not guilty of felony wanton endangerment for shots that went through a neighbor's wall. He's the only officer who has faced charges in the March 2020 raid.

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Ex-officer cleared in shooting during Breonna Taylor raid

A Kentucky jury has cleared a former police officer who fired shots during the 2020 drug raid that ended with Breonna Taylor’s death.

An American Community in 10 Fragments

How one photographer documented the aftermath of Colorado’s Marshall Fire

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Breonna Taylor’s Mom Stormed Out Of Court As The Ex-Cop Charged Over The Raid Said “She Didn’t Need To Die”

Brett Hankison is on trial not for Taylor’s killing, but for firing into a neighboring apartment and endangering the lives of the three people inside.View Entire Post ›

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Virginia Tech ends 17-game skid against Louisville, 75-43

Justyn Mutts had 14 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and blocked two shots as Virginia Tech ended a 17-game losing streak to Louisville with a 75-43 rout on Tuesday night.

'Green' building codes boost costs for Colorado fire victims

Some homeowners recovering from a devastating wildfire near Denver late last year say they could have to pay much more to rebuild because of environmentally sustainable construction standards passed shortly before the blaze.

Cunane, No. 3 Wolfpack survive 68-66 at No. 23 Virginia Tech

The Hokies overcame an early 12 point deficit to tie the game late in the fourth quarter at 66.

No. 4 Louisville women trounce No. 14 Irish in testy matchup

Kianna Smith and Hailey Van Lith each scored 20 points and No. 4 Louisville raced to a huge lead and routed No. 14 Notre Dame 86-64 in a testy matchup.

Baffert denied stay of suspension by Kentucky commission

Kentucky’s racing director has denied Bob Baffert’s request to stay his suspension by stewards in their ruling that also disqualified Medina Spirit as Kentucky Derby winner.

Report: Feds should create guidelines on less-lethal weapons

One of the nation’s leading police research groups is calling on the Justice Department to study how police use less-lethal weapons like tear gas and bean-bag guns.

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Ex-officer in Breonna Taylor raid said he saw AR-15 fire

Brett Hankison said he believed the Louisville officers who raided Breonna Taylor’s apartment were taking fire from an AR-15 rifle.

South Carolina tops women's AP Top 25; Mulkey, LSU in top 10

LSU has moved into the top 10 of The Associated Press women's basketball poll for the first time in 13 years.

Louisville mayoral candidate outraged by suspect's release

A Louisville mayoral candidate has said that he and his team are “traumatized” by the news that the man charged with drawing a gun and firing at him earlier this week had been placed on home incarceration.

Council candidate accused of trying to kill would-be mayor

A candidate for the metro council in Louisville, Kentucky, stands accused of trying to kill a candidate for mayor.

Louisville mayor candidate: Gunman aimed directly at me

A Democratic mayoral candidate in Kentucky’s largest city said he is “shaken but safe” after a man stormed his campaign headquarters and fired a weapon directly at him.

Louisville mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg targeted in shooting, police say

It appeared the candidate, Craig Greenberg, was targeted, Louisville Metro police chief Erika Shields said.

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"It was just something amazing": Choir students wow with impromptu national anthem performance

The impressive performance starts with someone singing a pitch, then soon everyone catches on.

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"It was just something amazing": Choir students wow with impromptu national anthem performance

The impressive performance starts with someone singing a pitch, then soon everyone catches on.

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EXPLAINER: How are jurors chosen in the Breonna Taylor case?

Jury selection began this week for the trial of a former Kentucky police officer who took part in a botched raid that left Breonna Taylor dead.

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Breonna Taylor case resumes with 1st questioning of jurors

Jury selection has resumed for the high-profile trial of a former Kentucky police officer involved in the deadly raid that killed Breonna Taylor.

Staff shortages, COVID patients pushing hospitals to breaking point

Sharyn Alfonsi reports from Louisville, Kentucky, as shorthanded hospitals are having their limits tested by the pandemic.

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EXPLAINER: Amir Locke case shines light on no-knock warrants

The death of a Black man at the hands of a Minneapolis police SWAT team is shining new light on how police carry out no-knock warrants.

Suit alleges Kentucky deputy forced women to have sex in judge's chamber in lieu of fees

A woman has filed a federal lawsuit accusing a Letcher County deputy of coercing her into sex after she couldn't afford to pay for home incarceration.

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Jury questioning delayed in case related to Breonna Taylor

The questioning of potential jurors has been delayed for the trial of a former Kentucky police officer involved in a botched raid that killed Breonna Taylor.

South Carolina, Stanford top women's Top 25; Michigan at 6

The Michigan women's basketball team is now ranked sixth in The Associated Press Top 25.

Jury Selection Starts In Lone Trial Over Breonna Taylor Raid

There have been murder convictions in two other cases that fueled the 2020 protests.

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Jury Selection Starts In Lone Trial Over Breonna Taylor Raid

There have been murder convictions in two other cases that fueled the 2020 protests.

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Jury Selection Starts In Lone Trial Over Breonna Taylor Raid

There have been murder convictions in two other cases that fueled the 2020 protests.

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McDonald's is about to report its quarterly earnings. Here's what to expect

Shares of McDonald's have climbed 17% in the last 12 months, bringing its market value to $195 billion.

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Mack out as Louisville hoops coach, Pegues named interim

Chris Mack is out as Louisville men’s basketball coach after he and the school agreed to part ways.

Virginia hands Louisville a 64-52 loss for another ACC win

With the win the Cavaliers avoid losing back-to-back games.

McConnell responds to uproar over comment about Black voters

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says the criticism he received over a comment made about African American voters is outrageous and offensive.

Mitch McConnell says Black people vote just as much as 'Americans'

When asked about concerns among voters of color, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell implied African Americans are not Americans.

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Biden administration announces plan to confront worsening wildfires

The plan quadruples the government's fuels and forest health treatments as wildfires grow more frequent and intense with climate change.

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Jill Biden: I didn't expect 'healing role' as first lady

President Joe Biden campaigned to help unite the country.

WATCH: Biden speaks on damage caused by rare Colorado wildfire

President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden are heading to Colorado where they will tour fire damage in Louisville.

Biden surveys Colorado wildfire damage, comforts victims

President Joe Biden has visited Colorado to comfort residents grappling with rebuilding homes and businesses destroyed last week by a rare winter fire.

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Investigators narrow search for origin of Colorado wildfire

Investigators looking for the cause of the Colorado wildfire that destroyed nearly 1,000 homes and buildings have narrowed their search to a sparsely populated neighborhood near Boulder.

South Carolina stays No. 1 in women's AP Top 25 despite loss

South Carolina remains the No. 1 team in The Associated Press women’s college basketball poll despite its first loss of the season.

Engstler's layup lifts No. 3 Louisville over No. 16 Ga Tech

Emily Engstler scored 14 points and hit a layup with three seconds remaining, lifting No. 3 Louisville to its 12th straight victory, 50-48 over No. 16 Georgia Tech. In a matchup of the nation’s top scoring defense in Georgia Tech and the nation’s third-best in Louisville, the Yellow Jackets were trying to knock off a top-three team for the second time after beating UConn on Dec. 9.

Officials: Nearly 1K structures destroyed in Colorado fire

Colorado officials say nearly 1,000 homes and other structures were destroyed, dozens more were damaged, and three people are missing after a wildfire charred numerous neighborhoods in a suburban area northwest of Denver.

Colorado fire victims begin new year surveying destruction

Hundreds of Colorado residents who had expected to ring in 2022 in their homes are instead starting off the new year trying to salvage what remains of them after a wind-whipped wildfire tore through the Denver suburbs. “For 35 years I walked out my front door, I saw beautiful homes,” Eric House said. At least seven people were injured, but remarkably there have been no reports of any deaths or anyone missing in the wildfire that erupted Thursday in and around Louisville and Superior, neighboring towns about 20 miles (32 kilometers) northwest of Denver with a combined population of 34,000.

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11 stunning photos from the front lines of Marshall firestorm

The stunning nature of the Marshall wildland fire that ripped through dense neighborhoods north of Denver, destroying hundreds of homes, is apparent in the images from the front lines.The big picture: The Boulder, Colorado-area wildfires — the most destructive in state history — were likely made worse by the effects of climate change, including extremely dry conditions and long stretches of record warm weather in recent months, Axios' Ben Geman and Andrew Freedman write.Get market news worthy of

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Some Colorado residents return to homes, or what’s left, after fires forced out tens of thousands

Boulder-area residents remained barred from some municipalities, and roughly 500 families may enter a new year having lost their houses to the flames, officials said.

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'So many memories': Over 500 homes feared destroyed by fire

Tens of thousands of Coloradans driven from their neighborhoods by a wind-whipped wildfire are beginning to get a look at the damage done.

Wind-driven wildfires force evacuations in Colo.

Residents of two northern Colorado cities were ordered to evacuate Thursday because of wildfires. (Dec. 30)

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South Carolina, Stanford still Nos. 1-2 in women's AP Top 25

A relatively quiet week because of the holidays left The Associated Press women’s college basketball poll mostly unchanged.

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