Colorado’s marijuana industry faces prolonged slump, even as Denver’s 420 festival draws crowds
DENVER — Thousands gathered in Civic Center Park on Monday for Denver's annual 420 festival, but behind the celebration, Colorado's marijuana industry is in the middle of a years-long economic downturn that shows no signs of reversing. Denver marijuana sales peaked at $514 million in 2020 and fell to...
Denver building new bridge over Santa Fe Drive
DENVER — Installation of a new pedestrian bridge in Denver will close West Jewell Avenue for three months. Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) will close West Jewell Avenue on Monday, April 27, and last until late July. The closure will allow assembly of the main bridge...
Aurora council moves forward with statement of ‘mourning’ for police shooting victims
In Monday night’s Aurora City Council study session, councilmembers moved forward with a resolution stating that the City Council “stands in mourning” with people who have lost loved ones to officer-involved shootings. The resolution, which initially passed through the Public Safety, Courts and Civil Service Committee without much discussion, will go to an official vote […]
Aurora residents asked to weigh in on council meeting conduct and lawmaker behavior
AURORA | The Aurora City Council is seeking feedback through the end of the month from residents on its decorum rules for council members, attendees and public commenters. The Council Rules Ad Hoc Committee is reviewing the city council’s rules for decorum and virtual participation, with plans to review all of the council’s rules. The committee started with decorum and virtual participation because of the...
Hands-Down, Denver’s Best Sushi Bar Is A Sleek Michelin-Starred Omakase Experience In Colorado
With more than 70 breweries and a reputation as the craft beer capital of America, Denver is well known for its watering holes. This has spilled over (no pun intended) into the city's dining scene, with much of the restaurant chatter in Denver centering on American or brewpub fare. While Denver may not be known as the top place in the country for sushi...
Wildfires threaten Colorado’s long-term water supply and reservoirs
Aurora Water warns that leftover ash and sediment from wildfires can contaminate reservoirs and reduce storage capacity - even years after the flames are out.
The Sandwiches At This Colorado Restaurant Are So Overstuffed, You’ll Need Both Hands
If you can eat a sandwich at Odie B’s Sunnyside with just one hand, you’re either doing it wrong or you possess superhuman grip strength. These Denver creations require full commitment, two-handed dedication, and possibly a game plan. Let’s establish something right from the start: these are not...
Motorcycle involved in serious injury crash in Denver
A motorcycle rider was involved in a crash that caused serious injuries in Denver on Monday evening.
Thornton Police looking into complaint that officer ran nearly 20,000 Flock searches
THORNTON, Colo. — Thornton Police are looking into allegations that one police department's Flock license plate reader account ran nearly 20,000 searches between October 2023 and Dec 2025, with only 29 tied to case numbers. The request for an ethics investigation was sent to the city earlier this month...
Over 28,000 Warnings Issued for Speeding on Interstate 25
The warning period is over and fines are being issued for speeding in Northern Colorado.
