Amanda Zitzman
FOX 31 Denver
Denver, CO, United States
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Family calls for stricter patient discharge laws at hospitals
LAKEWOOD, Colo. -- A Colorado family is calling for stricter patient discharge regulations at hospitals, after the death of their loved one. Patricia D’Amico said her son had a history of mental illness, but signed himself out of the hospital and was wandering the streets when a car hit and killed him in Lakewood. → Read More
Hundreds honor firefighters killed on 9/11 at annual Red Rocks stair climb
MORRISON, Colo. -- Monday marked the 16-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. On the day of remembrance, about 2,000 people gathered at Red Rocks Amphitheatre for the annual 9/11 stair climb. It's a way to honor the firefighters who died on that day. → Read More
Fire destroys Adams County home
ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. -- A fire destroyed a home early Tuesday morning, the Adams County Fire Department said. The fire started about 3:30 a.m. in the 8400 block of Essex Street, near Washington Street and 84th Avenue. → Read More
Fire destroys Adams County home
ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. -- A fire destroyed a home early Tuesday morning, the Adams County Fire Department said. The fire started about 3:30 a.m. in the 8400 block of Essex Street, near Washington Street and 84th Avenue. → Read More
Bond set at $200,000 for middle school teacher suspected of sexually assaulting students
CENTENNIAL, Colo. -- Bond was set at $200,000 on Wednesday for a middle school teacher in Aurora who is accused of sexually assaulting children. Brian Vasquez, 34, was arrested at Prairie Middle School on Tuesday. He was placed on administrative leave with Cherry Creek Schools. → Read More
Traffic mayhem set to begin on Colorado highways for solar eclipse
DENVER -- The Colorado Department of Transportation said it could be the most significant traffic event of the year. Starting Friday, hundreds of thousands of vehicles are expected to begin traveling through Colorado to Wyoming and Nebraska for Monday's total solar eclipse. → Read More
Denver City Council approves $1.8 billion contract to revamp DIA terminal
DENVER -- The Denver City Council cleared the way for a massive multibillion-dollar renovation of Denver International Airport's Jeppesen Terminal early Tuesday morning. The plan for the Great Hall is the city's first major public-private partnership at a city-owned building. → Read More
Lawyers to give closing arguments in Taylor Swift DJ groping case
DENVER -- The jury will hear closing arguments in the Taylor Swift disc jockey groping trial on Monday morning. The pop star was released from the lawsuit filed by former Denver radio DJ David Mueller on Friday, but her mother, Andrea Swift, and her "radio guy" Frank Bell are still defendants... → Read More
Aurora Central High School enacts stricter dress code
AURORA, Colo. -- Students at Aurora Central High School are getting ready to had back to classes next week, but this year, they're facing a stricter dress code. Aurora Public Schools said the idea came from parents and officials worked with students to come up with the code. → Read More
Law enforcement agencies to host numerous National Night Out events
DENVER -- Law enforcement agencies across the Denver metro area are getting ready to participate in National Night Out. It’s a time for communities to come together to talk about crime prevention and build local strategies to fight crime. → Read More
Colorado teacher shortage declared a crisis
DENVER -- Educators say there is a shortage of teachers in Colorado and it's only getting worse. It’s a big problem in small towns, where some districts have struggled to fill positions for years. Now it’s also hitting the Front Range. → Read More
Broncos single-game tickets go on sale Wednesday afternoon
DENVER -- Single-game tickets for Broncos home games go on sale at 2 p.m. Wednesday. A limited number of tickets are available, including half-price seats that start as low as $16.50. Most of the tickets available are for single seats. → Read More
Construction begins to convert one-way streets to allow 2-way traffic
DENVER -- A big construction project began Monday in Denver to convert one-way streets into two-way traffic. The work will happen on 19th and 20th avenues between Broadway and Park Avenue West. Currently, 19th Avenue goes eastbound and 20th Avenue goes westbound. → Read More
Parks, roads to be jammed as Colorado celebrates Fourth of July
DENVER -- State parks will be packed with campers and boaters on Tuesday for the Fourth of July holiday. One of the busiest areas will be Cherry Creek State Park, where thousands are expected to enjoy the hot weather and cool water. → Read More
Fourth of July celebrations ramp up — as do warnings about illegal fireworks use
DENVER -- It's Independence Eve and the Fourth of July celebrations are only just beginning. With that comes a warming from the Denver Police and Fire departments that setting off fireworks by individuals is illegal in the city. → Read More
6 days of heavy Fourth of July holiday traffic expected to begin Friday
DENVER -- The extra-long Fourth of July holiday weekend will begin Friday and with it one of the busiest travels days of the year. Because the holiday falls on a Tuesday, it means drivers can expect heavy traffic for six days -- from Friday to Wednesday -- according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. → Read More
Thousands of cyclists hit the road for annual Bike to Work Day
DENVER -- Thousands of cyclists will hit the streets in the Denver metro area on Wednesday for Bike to Work Day. Breakfast stations and rest stops will be set up around the city, and a big event will be held at Civic Center Park. → Read More
Fire danger ramps up with temperatures surging into mid-90s
LAKEWOOD, Colo. -- With temperatures expected in the mid-90s on Tuesday along with low humidity and winds, the fire danger will be high, officials said. Tuesday will be the warmest day of the week in the Denver metro area. → Read More
State ramps up boat inspections to keep invasive mussels out of lakes, reservoirs
DENVER -- Summer has arrived and boating season is ramping up. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding owners to clean boats before they go on the state's lakes and reservoirs. Officials say they are on record pace for the most boats inspected with quagga and zebra mussels. → Read More
Officials search for answers after child’s body found in Thornton
THORNTON, Colo. -- An active death investigation is underway after a 10-year-old child's body was found in Thornton on Thursday afternoon. Police are not ruling out homicide after the body was found. → Read More