Aurora CO

Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Folks around Wheat Ridge are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from furniture to sports gear and more. Here’s a quick roundup of what’s available right now.

Looking to add a furry friend to your family? These wonderful cats in Denver, CO are waiting for someone special to take them home. Each one has a unique personality and plenty of love to give.

Denver wakes up on the cool side this Saturday, with temperatures near 45°F at local stations. The chill will not last long, though, with a quick warmup pushing highs to around 77°F on Saturday, April 11. As the warmth builds, so does the risk for afternoon showers and isolated thunderstorms. Most of the metro should stay dry through late morning, but scattered...

Four juveniles have been taken to a hospital after a brief police pursuit involving a stolen vehicle ended in a crash near East 11th Avenue in Aurora.

We’re aiming to raise $20,000 by April 26. Your support ensures Westword can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print. This week we have only openings to report, including two new options for Mexican fare. Ash & Agave...

A Denver jury on Friday convicted 36-year-old Stig Strong of first-degree murder in the 2023 beating death of 34-year-old Jonathan Douglas. Douglas was found fatally beaten on a sidewalk near his home in the La Alma-Lincoln Park neighborhood. Jurors also found Strong guilty of related assault, aggravated robbery, and burglary charges. If the judge hands down the maximum...

An axe, a string of shattered windows, and a Friday night near a Denver hospital ended with police taking a suspect into custody, and thankfully, no one was hurt, according to Denver police. Officers responded after reports that someone was breaking windows while carrying an axe, the department said. Authorities...

The Commerce City Police Department is using what they call a Real Crime Center to track drones in real time that are helping solve crime and prioritize resources.

We’re aiming to raise $20,000 by April 26. Your support ensures Westword can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print. Chandler Bing and friends had Central Perk. Norm had Cheers. Lorelai and Rory Gilmore had Luke’s Diner. But...

An affiliate of grocery giant Kroger has purchased a site at 1171 Dillon St. in Louisville and plans to install a King Soopers grocery store. The former Lowe’s Home Improvement store property in a city northwest of Denver was acquired for $22.6 million. The Denver Business Journal reports DRA...