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Former Denver council president Elbra Wedgeworth, left, hugs her replacement, Rosemary Rodriguez, after Monday s vote. Wedgeworth has 2&frac12 years left in her council term but decided to step down as president. Supporters say they look forward to Rodriguez s leadership.

Rodriguez to lead council

May 8, 2016 at 6:57 a.m.

Rodriguez to lead council

Mary Frawley blows out the candles on her cake at her 106th birthday party Sunday. At left is great-granddaughter Mary Helfer; daughter Carol Helfer is at right.

106th year is frosting on cake

May 8, 2016 at 8:54 a.m.

106th year is frosting on cake

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High of 102 melts record for Denver

May 8, 2016 at 8:38 a.m.

High of 102 melts record for Denver

An air tanker drops a load of retardant on a wildfire along Colorado 160 west of Pagosa Springs on Saturday. Traffic along the highway was stopped to let the tanker make its drops. The cause and size of the fire has not been determined. It was one of several fires burning on at least 15,600 acres in Colorado on Saturday, including wildfires managed for ecological restoration.

Wildfire near Mancos quintuples to 1,750 acres

May 8, 2016 at 8:32 a.m.

Wildfire near Mancos quintuples to 1,750 acres

Elizabeth Buchmiller, 2, was found in a parked car Saturday. She could not be revived.

Tot’s mom defends grandmother

May 8, 2016 at 7:23 a.m.

Tot's mom defends grandmother

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Family of man killed by police seeks $10 million

July 11, 2005 at 5:48 p.m.

Family of man killed by police seeks $10 million

Elizabeth Buchmiller, 2, was found in a parked car Saturday. She could not be revived.

Parents’ despair crosses generations

May 8, 2016 at 7:23 a.m.

Parents' despair crosses generations

In many of Cherry Creek North s recent burglaries, thieves made use of unlocked garage doors and windows. But Jay Fraze, above, and residents are fighting back with a group that he and his wife, Gail, started to restore a sense of community with events such as potlucks and block parties.

Thieves steel neighbors’ resolve

May 8, 2016 at 6:54 a.m.

Thieves steel neighbors' resolve

The 2-year-old girl was found in a car in the parking lot of the Jody Apartments at West 10th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard.

Grandma held in girl’s death

May 8, 2016 at 6:46 a.m.

Grandma held in girl's death

Teams “Hoop It Up” downtown

May 8, 2016 at 6:43 a.m.

Teams "Hoop It Up" downtown