Michael Konopasek
FOX 31 Denver
Denver, CO, United States
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CDOT preps for I-70 expansion at Floyd Hill, releases renderings
Floyd Hill is going to get a makeover as the Colorado Department of Transportation plans to widen the highway. → Read More
Family of slain woman reacts to suspect’s arrest
Aurora police arrested a man accused of severely injuring a woman and leaving her for dead. More than a month later, the woman died from her injuries. The suspect, Jordan Howard, 24, faces a first-degree murder charge. → Read More
Smallest baby ever born with incomplete esophagus survives thanks to Colorado doctors
Magnets used during surgery helped doctors in Denver save the life of a premature baby. → Read More
Southwest Airlines opens hangar at DIA ushering in new jobs
Southwest Airlines opened a massive new hangar at Denver International Airport on Thursday. → Read More
RTD service becomes more unpredictable amid staffing shortages
The Regional Transportation District is short-staffed, which means more cancellations and delays. → Read More
Solar panel USB chargers to be sent from Colorado to Ukraine
Thanks to the spirit of volunteerism, Ukrainians are literally receiving a charge of support from Coloradans. → Read More
Open meeting lawsuit targeting Boulder County delays Marshall Fire debris removal
Boulder County government said wildfire debris removal in Superior and Louisville will be delayed due to a lawsuit. → Read More
Russia-Ukraine conflict plays out via social media video snippets
The crisis in Ukraine is playing out on social media in a way the world has never quite seen. The videos are allowing the world to experience the invasion in a much different way compared to other major conflicts. Younger generations have never experienced such a conflict. → Read More
Aurora Mayor Coffman offers 2nd camping ban proposal
Mayor Mike Coffman is, again, proposing a camping ban. Coffman’s previous proposal failed on a tie vote in August. → Read More
Colorado hospital employees with mild COVID symptoms allowed to work under CDC guidelines
Colorado hospitals have a new plan for how to handle bringing back employees who test positive for COVID-19. → Read More
Large trees uprooted on Lakewood’s west side, property damaged in windstorm
Strong winds uprooted trees just east of Green Mountain on Lakewood’s west side Wednesday. → Read More
Denver Christkindlmarket, businesses prepare for strong wind
Strong wind on Wednesday could impact operations at the famed Christkindlmarket in Civic Center Park. → Read More
Denver-based pilots fly historic United Airlines flight with non-petroleum fuel
United Airlines is celebrating its first commercial passenger flight using non-petroleum engine fuel. → Read More
Expanded free COVID-19 testing on horizon in Colorado
The Problem Solvers found that the current testing landscape in Denver is a complicated one. → Read More
Polis considers triage crisis plan for hospitals
Gov. Jared Polis is considering a triage crisis of care plan as hospital capacity remains a big issue in Colorado. → Read More
Two former Boulder deputies sentenced on manslaughter convictions
Two former Boulder County deputies were sentenced Thursday after being convicted of manslaughter. → Read More
Denver DMV works to shorten title transaction wait times
Denverites buying cars are waiting longer to get new license plates. The Department of Motor Vehicles said it is making progress by reducing a 52-day wait to a 42-day wait. Expired temporary tag enforcement continues despite the delays. → Read More
DIA is currently third busiest airport in the world
Denver International Airport (DIA) officials said Sunday that the airport is the third busiest airport in the world. → Read More
Health care worker vaccine mandates create workforce uncertainty
More health care workers in Colorado are risking their jobs as hospital systems move forward with vaccine mandates. → Read More
National Fire Prevention Week kicks off
National Fire Prevention Week begins Sunday. The campaign comes as multiple fires continue to burn in Colorado. → Read More