2 house fires in Aurora traced to electrical failures, no injuries reported
AURORA | Two separate house fires caused by electrical malfunctions damaged homes in Aurora yesterday and early today, but no injuries were reported, fire officials said. Aurora Fire Rescue responded about 5:30 p.m. Monday to reports of a house fire in the 2100 block of South Moline Street. Firefighters reported...
Robin Niceta released on probation
A former Arapahoe County child-protective worker has been released on parole from her four-year prison sentence related to her conviction of making up a report of child abuse against an Aurora city councilwoman. Robin Niceta, 43, was assigned an out-of-state parolee status after spending a year and a half in prison,...
Jefferson County struck by tragedy; affordable housing issue debated
There was a plethora of news in Jefferson County in 2025, but the entire state — as well as the country — was appalled by the tragedy that struck the small mountain town of Evergreen in September. On Sept. 10, 16-year-old Desmond Holly entered Evergreen High School with a revolver and fired around 20 rounds, […]
5 Cars for Aurora (CO) High-Altitude Drives vs 5 That Lose Power
Driving in Aurora, Colorado means dealing with high elevation, thinner air, steep climbs, and sudden weather changes. Not every car performs well in these conditions. Some engines lose power, while others stay strong and confident. Here are five cars that handle altitude well, followed by five that struggle. Aurora’s...
Man accused of damaging High Line Canal Trail with homemade explosives
Police have released new photos of a man accused of multiple instances of damaging the High Line Canal Trail in Cherry Hills Village with homemade explosives over the course of two months.
After 5 years, Denver’s breaking up with Lime and Bird
Lime and Bird’s fleets of dockless bikes and scooters will leave Denver next year as the city brings in a new micromobility operator. Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure announced an exclusive contract last week with Veo, a micromobility company that launched in 2017 on Purdue University’s campus.
Lawsuit filed against assisted living facility in Northglenn
A daughter claims a Colorado memory care center repeatedly neglected her mother to the point of death.
A Denver bakery known for quick sellouts is relocating
Blink once, and the pastry case can look picked clean. That is the daily rhythm at Petunia Bakeshop in Denver, where small batches and big demand set the tone. Locals know this is not a place you wander into casually at noon expecting full trays. The charm begins early, with...
Four Coloradans win big in Christmas Eve Powerball drawing
Four people in Colorado received extra Christmas joy by winning $100,000 and $500,000 prizes in the Powerball drawing on Christmas Eve while the jackpot was still over $1.8 billion.
Best green chili in the Denver area: 15 must-try bowls around the metro
You don’t have to look very hard if you’re in search of some good green chili in and around the Denver area. Almost every restaurant offers either a bowl as a menu item or a dish that includes green chiles as an ingredient. It’s a Colorado staple. While I love green chiles on my burger and my pizza as much as anyone,...

















