Denver: Local News from the Post

Here is the latest Local News from the Denver Post.

Military veteran finds a mission nursing fellow vets at VA
Nursing assistant Tom Alligood wears camouflage scrubs during his emergency room shifts at the Dorn VA hospital because he says it helps other veteran patients realize they’ve “walked over the same dirt,” the 62-year-old former Army tanker says.

Cincinnati Zoo director defends killing gorilla to save boy
The Cincinnati Zoo’s director on Monday defended the decision to kill a gorilla to protect a 4-year-old boy who entered its exhibit, noting it’s easy to second-guess after the child was recovered safely.

Finally allowed 2nd child, older Chinese parents turn to IVF
China’s decision to allow all married couples to have two children is driving a surge in demand for fertility treatment among older women, putting heavy pressure on clinics and breaking down past sensitivities, and even shame, about the issue.

On cutting-edge voter data, Donald Trump critically behind Hillary Clinton
Donald Trump trails Hillary Clinton by months, even years, in using fast-evolving digital campaigning to win over voters, data specialists working with the GOP say.

AP-NORC Poll: Voters feel disconnected, helpless in 2016
Republicans and Democrats feel a massive disconnect with their political parties and helpless about the election.

Chad ex-dictator found guilty, sentence to life for abuses
Chad’s former dictator Hissene Habre was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment for abuses during his time in power, Judge Gberdao Gustave Kam said Monday at the end of the trial that began in July 2015.

Iraqi forces in Fallujah repel Islamic State attack in city’s south
Iraqi forces battling their way into Fallujah have repelled a four-hour attack by the Islamic State group in the city’s south.

Woman found dead in Colorado Springs home
Authorities have named a person of interest in connection with the death of a woman in Colorado Springs.

South Korea says North Korea missile launch likely failed
A North Korean missile launch likely failed on Tuesday, according to South Korea’s military, the latest in a string of high-profile failures that somewhat tempers recent worries that Pyongyang was pushing quickly toward its goal of a nuclear-tipped missile that can reach America’s mainland.

Texas river expected to crest at record level Tuesday
Residents of some rural southeast Texas counties braced for more flooding along a river that is expected to crest at a record level just two years after it had run dry in places because of drought.

Few Memorial Day airport headaches, most wait times bearable
Travelers who had braced for long lines and long waits were instead moving through most U.S. airports fairly quickly Monday, as the busy Memorial Day travel weekend drew to close.

Vehicle strikes trailer in Weld County; two horses killed
A crash involving two pickups with one pulling a horse trailer on Colorado 14 Monday morning killed two horses and seriously injured one of the drivers.

Wet spring reduces early wildfire season threat in Colorado
Fire meteorologists predict heavy spring precipitation has reduced the threat for early wildfires this summer in the Rocky Mountains.

CU Boulder study: Narcotic painkillers cause chronic pain
A three-month CU Boulder study shows using narcotic painkillers, like morphine, caused prolonged pain in rats and could have potential implications for people.

Former USGA president Will Nicholson Jr. dies at 87
Longtime Denver resident Will Nicholson Jr. one of just three Coloradans to have served as president of the United States Golf Association, dies at 87.

Three tornado touchdowns reported in Logan County
At least one tornado touched down for about 15 minutes near Peetz in Logan County. Law enforcement officers said at 3 p.m. they were checking to see if the twister caused any damage.

For Olympian Jared Ward, Bolder Boulder a final prep before Rio Olympics
U.S. Olympic marathon team member Jared Ward didn’t race well at the Bolder Boulder, but the event was more prep for his marathon at the Olympics in August.

Global stocks rise as UK, US markets remain shut for holiday
Major stock markets edged up on Monday amid greater optimism about the global economy, but trading volumes were low in European trading as the U.K. and U.S. markets were closed for a holiday.

Thousands cross the finish line in Bolder Boulder
The raucous crowd at Folsom Field cheered as an estimated 50,000 runners crossed the finish line in the 37th Bolder Boulder race.

Why was Johnny Cueto yelling at Gerardo Parra before an ump broke them up?
Rockies outfielder Gerardo Parra argues with Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto during his at bat in the third inning Sunday.

76-year-old woman dies in Florence apartment fire

FLORENCE, Colo. (AP) — Fremont County authorities say a woman has died in a fire at a Florence apartment complex.

How Nuggets’ finances will influence their roster moves this summer
The Nuggets are in good position to offer a big contract to a potential free agent this summer, but not in great position.

Augie Garrido, Texas Longhorns baseball coach steps down after 20 seasons
Augie Garrido, the winningest coach in college baseball history, is out after 20 seasons at Texas.

Denver-based Furniture Row Racing’s Martin Truex Jr. dominates Coca-Cola 600
Martin Truex Jr. has won the Coca-Cola 600, dominating the long NASCAR race in a record-setting fashion.

Motorcyclist severely injured in Denver collision
Motorcyclist severely injured in Monday morning Denver collision.

Bleaching kills third of coral in Great Barrier Reef’s north
Mass bleaching has killed more than a third of the coral in the northern and central parts of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, though corals to the south have escaped with little damage, scientists said on Monday.

Man accidentally shoots himself in gas station restroom
A man is facing charges after accidentally shooting himself in the leg in a Colorado Springs gas station bathroom.

Brandon Johnson, Melissa Dock win Bolder Boulder 2016 citizens races
Melissa Dock and Brandon Johnson won the 2016 Bolder Boulder citizens races on Monday, and both train solo.

Colorado man killed when UTV hits deer in southeast Kansas
The Kansas Highway Patrol says a Colorado man was killed when the four-wheeler he was driving hit a deer in southeastern Kansas’ Elk County.

Colorado family promotes hepatitis C awareness at Bolder Boulder
Carleen McGuffey’s experience with hepatitis C drove her family to launch a mountain-climbing campaign to bring awareness to the issue and encourage people to get tested.

Chance for afternoon rain in Denver on Memorial Day
Chance for afternoon rain in Denver on Memorial Day

Denver police investigating early morning fatal crash
Denver police investigating early morning fatal crash

Colorado Springs store clerks thwarts robber
Colorado Springs store clerks thwarts robber