What they’re saying: Broncos beat Colts to move to 2-0

Christian Clark

Sep. 18, 2016, 7:47 p.m.

Von Miller and the Broncos defense looked dominant in a win over the Colts. But other things happened, too. There were injuries, the continuation of a protest and more. Here’s what the internet is saying about those things.

DeMarcus Ware suffers forearm fracture vs. Colts (DP)

Ware went back to the locker room in the third quarter, and now we know why. It’s unclear if he’ll miss time with the injury. Derek Wolfe doesn’t think so, for what it’s worth.

Brandon Marshall kneels again for national anthem against Colts (DP)

Yep, the Broncos’ linebacker once again went down on one knee. Marshall is protesting social injustice and police brutality. He met with Denver Police Chief Robert White last week, and he’s pledged to give $300 to several organizations this season to bring about positive change.

Broncos offense gets bailed out again (MHR)

Scoring only one offensive touchdown isn’t going to translate to winning games most weeks. But this wasn’t most weeks!

Virgil Green is getting an MRI on his calf (7)

The Broncos’ tight end had a nice game: three catches for 46 yards. He seems to have developed nice chemistry with Trevor Siemian. Hopefully he’s OK.

District 5 Rep. Alex Valdez, Colorado House of Representatives, May 1, 2019. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Alex Valdez, a state house representative, is running for Denver mayor

Alex Valdez, a businessman and state house representative for northwest Denver, filed paperwork to run for mayor of Denver Wednesday.

The new park "cap" over I-70 in Elyria Swansea. Nov. 30, 2022.

That park above I-70 in Elyria-Swansea is finally open

For local, state and federal officials, it's a win. Community members still have questions.

A concept design for the Hub in Montbello. (Courtesy of Montbello Organizing Committee)

Montbello’s FreshLo Hub may get a final boost in funding from HOST

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The Support Team Assisted Response van. June 8, 2020. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Denver’s police alternative STAR program could get additional staff, vans and expand to 24-hour service next year

The Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee approved a proposal to expand the program. It now heads to City Council.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Marade vice chair Christian Steward reads a proclamation by Mayor Hancock to the Colorado Guardian Angels, July 15, 2018. (Kevin J. Beaty)

District 8 City Council candidate Christian Steward is focusing on community engagement

“The most important part of me being successful in this campaign is building coalitions within the community so they can enlighten me on policy priorities they want."

The Rocky Mountain Public Media headquarters, September 20, 2022. Kyle Harris/Denverite

Denver jazz station KUVO appoints Nikki Swarn as next general manager

Swarn follows in the footsteps of longtime General Manager Carlos Lando.

Auon'tai Anderson at Barnum Park. Nov. 27, 2022.

Auon’tai Anderson will seek re-election to Denver school board next fall

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Jill Locantore stands on what is perhaps Denver's most famous sidewalk: the 16th Street Mall in downtown on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022.

When city officials balked, Denver’s sidewalk queen kept pushing. Voters just gave her a huge win

Jill Locantore of the Denver Streets Partnership spearheaded a massive push to overhaul Denver's sidewalks.

The American Indian Academy of Denver in Athmar Park, after hours. Nov. 29, 2022.

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Denver Elections spokesman Alton Dillard speaks to press at the U.S. Postal Service's massive sorting and shipping facility in Stapleton as ballots are shipped out to voters, Oct. 16, 2018. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

The election spokesperson Denver depends on is semi-retiring ahead of an “entertaining” 2023 municipal election

Alton Dillard is accustomed to crisis communication, but the crowded 2023 election could be more than even he wants to handle.

A guy walks on a roof outside of Denver International Airport. Oct. 1, 2021.

You’ll likely pay more for rental cars at DIA starting February 2023

The additional revenue would go toward building a new facility that would house all the rental car companies that operate at DIA.

David Stevens, a contender in the 2023 Denver mayoral race, stands by Fairview Elementary in Sun Valley, which was one of ten schools slated to be closed by Denver Public Schools, one reason he decided to run. Nov. 29, 2022.

The Language School founder David Stevens is running for mayor

Stevens, a small businessman and teacher, says he wants to focus on education and investing in the city's residents

Mayoral candidate Paul Fiorino poses for a portrait inside the Denver Elections headquarters building, March 14, 2019. (Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite)

Dancer and arts advocate Paul Noel Fiorino enters Denver mayor’s race

Fiorino has twice run for mayor, five times for Colorado governor and once for U.S. Senate.

The FashioNation building, on South Broadway, is on the market.

Freemasons are trying to sell their FashioNation and Denver Aikido building on South Broadway

Times are tough for fraternal organizations.

Mary Opler of Sacramento, CA (left), and Lisabeth Pérez Castle of Denver.

Meet — and ask questions of — the two finalists for Denver’s top law enforcement watchdog office

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A snowy day at Washington Park. Nov. 17, 2022.

Tuesday’s going to be very cold and snowy. Warming shelters will open all over the city

The cold weather won't last long.

Aurelio Martinez participates in a mayoral candidate forum at the former Park Hill Golf Course. Nov. 16, 2022.

“The city is broken”: former boxer Aurelio Martinez is taking a swing at fixing Denver by running for mayor

He wants neighborhoods and residents to have more sway with the city.

A Frontier plane pulls away from a gate at Denver International Airport on a very snowy day. Oct. 29, 2019.

Here’s what happens when you try calling Frontier Airlines’ customer service number

The Denver-based budget airline has eliminated its live customer service phone line.

Mayoral candidate Trinidad "Trini" Rodriguez stands in the courtyard of Santa Fe Drive's 910 Arts complex. Nov. 16, 2022.

Trinidad “Trini” Rodriguez has entered Denver’s mayoral race

He defines himself as a "city builder" with deep personal experience with the biggest issues the city faces.

Downtown, Sun Valley and Jefferson Park. Nov. 15, 2022.

Since last Thanksgiving, Denver has created 933 income-restricted housing units

That's a fraction of what the city needs to meet demand.

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