Author: Voxtrend News
Denver chefs get to step outside of the box for the Denver Food + Wine Festival this weekend. This year, 50 chefs from across the metro area are participating. Each will create a small plate or bite for the Grand Tasting as part of the festival. This event is as fun and creatively challenging for the chefs as it is delicious for the attendees. “I’m planning on just grilling some shrimp with the head on, and I’m planning on dressing it with our house made XO sauce,” said MAKfam Chef Ken Wan. Wan is ready for the challenge. He’s excited…
Emergency services at a hospital in Northern Colorado will soon end. Staff at McKee Medical Center have been notified that the emergency room department at the Loveland hospital will be closed later this year. The hospital’s owner, Banner Health, told CBS News Colorado this decision comes as they have seen a drop in patients each year for the last four years. Banner announced they will stop offering emergency services at McKee effective Nov. 5, 2025. They say only 25% of McKee’s hospital beds were being used. That is why Banner plans to transform the campus into a specialty hospital that…
Colorado regulators have approved initial guidelines for Xcel Energy to significantly expand the state’s power grid — a move that could cost ratepayers billions of dollars in the coming years. On Aug. 27, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved a plan allowing for the potential addition of more than 6,000 megawatts of new energy generation. The increased capacity is intended to help replace aging resources such as coal-fired power plants, while also meeting rising energy demands from new developments — including artificial intelligence data centers and the continued electrification of homes and vehicles. The decision aligns with the state’s…
A suspect was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly attacked a police photo enforcement vehicle in Northern Colorado, injuring the technician inside. The Greeley Police Department said Dillan Roker threw a 10 pound rock through the window of the vehicle, which was doing speed enforcement near a school zone in the 2000 block of 16th Street. They say the technician inside suffered minor injuries, and the rock did approximately $2,600 worth of damage to the vehicle. Roker reportedly ran away, but was captured soon after. Officers booked him into the Weld County Jail. He is facing charges of attempted first-degree assault,…
Gov. Jared Polis says Coloradans are paying more now due to President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. The governor says tariffs are impacting groceries, health care, school supplies and more. Earlier this week, Trump defended the tariffs. “If you took away tariffs, we could end up being a third world country,” Trump said. On Thursday, Polis shared a report that estimates the impact on Colorado of changing federal tariffs. The report from the Office of State Planning and Budgeting was the result of an executive order signed by the governor in July. It found that the effective tariff rate for Colorado…
The medical community in New Jersey and across the nation is deeply grieving the loss of Dr. Uri Hochfeld, a distinguished physician and Critical Care Medicine specialist with the Mount Sinai Health System. Dr. Hochfeld’s passing has left colleagues, patients, and loved ones in profound sorrow, as they reflect on the extraordinary career of a man whose life’s mission was to heal and bring comfort to others. What Happened Dr. Uri Hochfeld, renowned for his dedication to intensive and critical care medicine, passed away recently, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of those he cared for and worked alongside.…
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the untimely passing of Taylor Hanna, a beloved student at St. George’s University. Originally from New Jersey, Taylor’s death has left her family, friends, and the university community grieving the loss of a young woman full of promise and potential. Her passing is a tragic loss that has touched many lives. What Happened Taylor’s death has come as a devastating shock to those who knew her. While the circumstances surrounding her passing remain undisclosed, the impact of her loss has been deeply felt across both her hometown of New…
It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt grief that we announce the passing of Jay Patel, a highly respected executive and visionary leader at Cisco. Jay Patel, who served as Vice President and General Manager of Cisco’s Webex Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) business, has tragically passed away, leaving behind an immense void within the technology industry and among his family, friends, and colleagues. What Happened Jay Patel’s death has sent shockwaves through the tech community, with his untimely passing leaving those who knew him in profound grief. While the circumstances surrounding his death have not been publicly disclosed,…
The Naperville, Illinois, community is mourning the sudden and tragic loss of Jessica Castellanos, a dedicated emergency department registered nurse whose life was a beacon of compassion, professionalism, and service. Jessica’s passing has left family, friends, and colleagues heartbroken, as she was a deeply respected figure in both her personal and professional life. What Happened Jessica Castellanos, known for her unwavering commitment to patient care, passed away unexpectedly, leaving a profound impact on the many lives she touched. A devoted nurse, Jessica’s sudden death has created a void in the emergency department where she worked, as well as in the…
The Roanoke community is grappling with the tragic and untimely death of 25-year-old Blake Sturm, who was reported missing on August 29, 2025. After a tense search and widespread concern, Blake’s body was found under circumstances that have left his family, friends, and neighbors searching for answers. What Happened Blake was last seen on the night of August 29 around 11:00 p.m. in Southeast Roanoke, Virginia. Following his disappearance, the Roanoke Police Department launched an intensive investigation, issuing a public alert and encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Despite several unconfirmed sightings in Bedford and Pulaski, Virginia, no verified…