Tag: Denver

This Photographer Is Working To Document Species Before They Go Extinct

Good News Notes: “Joel Sartore, a photographer based in Lincoln, Nebraska, has worked with National Geographic for over 30 years, and has led the Photo Ark for the past 15. The mission of the Photo Ark is to document the 15,000 species that are in captivity, many of which are on the edge of extinction. Sartore…

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Lioness celebrates Mother’s Day with newborn cubs at Denver Zoo

 Good News Notes: “Kamara, a lioness at the Denver Zoo, is celebrating her first Mother’s Day since giving birth to two cubs. The zoo revealed that the two cubs are brother and sister and said they haven’t been named yet but will be announcing more about their naming plans soon. The pair of cubs were…

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Therapy dog brings comfort to ER doctors on the frontlines

Good News Notes: “Heroes come in all shapes and sizes — this one just happens to have four legs and a furry coat. Wynn, a service dog in training, is bringing joy and comfort to the medical staff on the front lines of the coronavirus fight in Denver. The one-year-old yellow Labrador serves up cuddles…

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Celebrity charity softball game to feature Harrison Ford and Kanye West

Good News Notes: “Actor Harrison Ford and rapper Kanye West will take part in a celebrity softball game for charity in Wyoming. The game June 13 in Cody will raise money for cancer research, organizer Ryan Brown told the Casper Star-Tribune. Other confirmed players include former Denver Broncos football players Byron Chamberlain, Spencer Larsen and Shawn…

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LOOK: About 100 people got married at Denver’s wedding-palooza

 Good News Notes: “We’ve been together almost four years,” Don Kuroda said Friday, moments after he and his bride, Kim, were married. “Five,” Kim interjected. “Yes, five,” Don corrected. The newly-minted couple wedded alongside dozens of others on Valentine’s Day during the city’s 13th annual celebration of love. During the event, the city sets up…

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Denver opens warming shelters, resources for homeless during snowstorm

Good News Notes: “As a heavy snow blanketed the region Monday night into Tuesday, those experiencing homelessness in Denver who are looking to get out of the elements have a few options for seeking shelter, city officials suggested.” “Denver was hit with 5 to 10 inches of snow overnight with more expected to accumulate Tuesday.“ “Denver…

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