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How to get sold-out CU tickets as prices skyrocket

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:12:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — For the first time in history, the University of Colorado Buffs have sold all the home game tickets for the season, and it's only September. Not all hope is lost if you couldn't grab a ticket before the Buffs extravaganza began, there are still a few places where you can find tickets.When it comes to sports, there are always places where you can find tickets, it just depends on how much you want to pay. CU Buffs become most popular team in the country based on search traffic While all the tickets are sold out on CU's website, home game tickets are still available on Ticketmaster, Seat Geek, StubHub, Vivid Seats and other similar resell sites. For Saturday's game against the University of Southern California, the ticket prices aren't looking too bad, that is compared to some fans who spent $2,000 for six extra tickets to the Nebraska game.On Ticketmaster, the cheapest seats are in the upper level for $190. If you want to get close to the action, seats near CU's ben...

6 things to do with a leftover pumpkin

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:12:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — There is so much more you can use your pumpkin for other than fall decor. Here are six ideas for pumpkin-related fun that are more than just setting it on your doorstep after you pick it from the patch.1. Carve itGetting the obvious ones out of the way first, pumpkin carving is one of the most popular activities to do with a pumpkin. Emptying the insides and carving out a silly or spooky face adds a personal touch to your doorstep. Best places to pick pumpkins near Denver 2. Paint itAnother common pumpkin practice, if you want to avoid the mess, is to paint your pumpkin. Martha Stewart recommends using acrylic paint on pumpkins because it dries quicker and it's easier to clean up than oil-based paint.3. Cook itCooking parts of pumpkins is a handy way to reuse them. Try out one of these ideas:Pumpkin pureePumpkin pie Roasted pumpkin seedsPumpkin stockPumpkin butter Pumpkin breadSouthern Living lists 47 pumpkin recipes you can make, most of them include an actual pum...

Boulder St. Vrain Watershed Art Contest invites K-12 students to get creative

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:12:00 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — The Boulder St. Vrain Watershed Art Contest invites all kindergarten through 12th-grade students who live in or attend school in Boulder County to participate in an art contest.The Keep it Clean Partnership is hosting the contest. It's free to enter, and participants will have the chance to win art supplies and gift cards. Their art might even be featured on the Keep it Clean Partnership website. Colorado artist unveils sculpture destined for Washington D.C. Not all participants will receive a prize, but it's just as much of a learning opportunity as it is a contest.Educational and creative inspirationCoordinator Cristina Ramirez said the contest serves as an opportunity for students, families and classrooms to explore local waterways for both education and creative inspiration."In our shared watershed, everything is interconnected. Just like we rely on clean water, plants and animals depend on it too. They're as vital to the ecosystem as we are," Ramirez said. The...

Late-night shows announce return now that writers’ strike has ended

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:12:00 GMT

(CNN) — It’s the end of an era, so to speak, now that the writers’ strike in Hollywood has reached its end.The men of late-night television – Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, John Oliver and Seth Meyers – all announced via social media on Wednesday that they are gearing up to return to the air on their respective shows early next week.The joint announcement came as a comic book superhero-inspired bulletin featuring the logo of Strike Force Five, the quintet’s recent podcast that had been launched while the hosts’ shows – “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” and “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” – were dark due to the writers’ strike.The message read, in part, that “the founding members of Strike Force 5 will return to their network television shows this Monday 10/2, and one of them (Oliver) to premium cable on 10/1.”Later, the message continued,...

Florida officer ready to return for duty after surviving crash in Ocala

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:12:00 GMT

Ocala, Fla. (WSVN) — A Florida law enforcement officer shares a tale of survival after a heart-stopping crash in Ocala. Dashcam footage captured the moment when a car, racing at over 90 miles per hour, collided with Sergeant Ron Malone’s cruiser last month.“They were going so fast I never even had a chance,” recalls Malone. Tragically, the collision claimed the life of the other driver and left Malone with serious injuries.Reflecting on the crash, Malone credits his training and the precise placement of his vehicle for his survival. “I think the way my wheels were placed and the way I parked and the way I’m trained at the department, that was a critical part of me making it. Wow, I don’t get it,” he said. After spending 17 days in the hospital, Malone is now eager to return to his duty as an officer. He firmly believes that he was spared that night for a reason, with faith in God sustaining him through his recovery.

Disney releases first trailer for ‘Wish’

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:12:00 GMT

Prepare for a magical journey as Disney Animation releases the first trailer for “Wish,” a film that promises to turn the classic tale of wishing upon a star on its head.In “Wish,” chaos reigns when a young girl’s wish upon a star delivers unexpected and exhilarating consequences. Disney is set to enchant audiences this Thanksgiving with this animated adventure, offering a fresh perspective on a timeless theme.The star-studded cast includes the voices of Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk, and Ariana DeBose, ensuring a captivating and memorable cinematic experience.

Heinz creates ‘Ketchup and Seemingly Ranch’ condiment for Taylor Swift

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:12:00 GMT

New York (CNN) — Not even bottled ketchup is immune from the excitement of the possible romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.Heinz is releasing a limited edition “Ketchup and Seemingly Ranch” sauce in celebration of the two, with its origins being extremely online. On Sunday, Swift made an appearance at Kelce’s NFL game, sparking rumors that they’re dating. However, it was what she was eating in his family suite that went viral, which according to a Swift fan account consisted of chicken tenders, ketchup and “seemingly ranch.”So, the ketchup maker is joining in on the fun with a bottled condiment combining the two sauces. Heinz told CNN that it’s producing and releasing 100 bottles of “Ketchup and Seemingly Ranch” sauce with a chance to score one soon via its Instagram account. Additional details weren’t released, but Heinz did note that it’s the official condiment supplier of Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.The sauce isn’t new. Heinz has been selling “Kranch” sauce since ...

NATO’s Stoltenberg vows more air defense systems in Ukraine visit

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:12:00 GMT

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will ask NATO member countries to send additional air defense systems to Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.Zelenskyy said that in the context of expected Russian attacks on the critical infrastructure, the possibility of supplying additional air defense systems by NATO member states was discussed.“The secretary-general agreed to make his efforts to help, to support us in this matter, to mobilize the member states of the alliance,” he said.Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv where Stoltenberg is visiting Thursday, Stoltenberg said: “Today, your forces are moving forward.” The visit comes as Ukrainian forces continue their counteroffensive against Russia in a bid to reclaim occupied territories.“They face fierce fighting, but they are gradually gaining ground,” Stoltenberg said.Stoltenberg added that NATO has secured €2.4 billion of contracts for ammunition aimed at helping allied ...

Silvio Berlusconi is back! ( … as a hologram)

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:12:00 GMT

Italian politicians, footballers and TV celebrities will gather Friday in the small town of Paestum to celebrate “Berlusconi Day,” on what would have been the controversial former prime minister’s 87th birthday. Silvio Berlusconi, who died in June, will also be present from beyond the grave — in the form of a hologram. A small rendering of the Italian ex-leader will be projected at the entrance of the venue, greeting participants with a grin while reciting the speech that Berlusconi gave at the U.S. Congress in 2006. “His silhouette will be transparent, as if it’s floating,” explained a member of the team that worked to develop the hologram.Participants might be disappointed to hear that even though Berlusconi was not a tall man — standing 1.71 meters in height — the hologram will be shorter still, at a diminutive 60 centimeters. The three-day Forza Italia event, at which Berlusconi will be honored on “Berlusconi Day,” will be the center-right party’s s...

Let them eat burgers! Austrian chancellor says low-income families should eat at McDonald’s

Published Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:12:00 GMT

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has come under fire after video footage emerged in which he says low-income parents should feed their children burgers from McDonald’s.In the footage, Nehammer talks about poverty before complaining about how child hunger is dealt with in the press.“So what does it mean that a child doesn’t get a hot meal in Austria? Do you know what the cheapest hot meal in Austria is? It’s not healthy, but it’s cheap: a hamburger at McDonald’s — €1.40, if I buy fries with it, €3.50. Now someone is seriously claiming that we live in a country where parents can’t afford this meal for their child,” he said.“If I have too little money, I go to work more,” he added in the video, which was filmed during a wine-and-cheese event near Salzburg — with no burgers in sight — his conservative People’s Party confirmed to Plus24.A spokesperson for McDonald’s Austria told POLITICO that although prices vary, i...