New Aurora councilmembers to host meetings about creating civilian oversight of APD
Two of Aurora’s new councilmembers planned upcoming listening sessions with community members to talk about establishing an independent civilian oversight committee for Aurora police. Gianina Horton and Amy Wiles, who were both elected to the Aurora City Council in November, are hosting sessions on Tuesday, Jan. 13,...
Good Samaritan describes stopping man who was violently attacking a jogger
Police are searching for a suspect in an attack on a jogger that happened in Denver. While the attack was going on, a good Samaritan says he stepped in and stopped it from being a worse attack.
Aurora lawmakers to vote on statement of opposition to ICE following shooting of woman...
In the first Aurora City Council meeting of the new year, councilmembers will vote on a proposed resolution that would declare the council’s opposition to “overreach by ICE agents” following the fatal Minneapolis shooting. If passed, the resolution, which was put on Monday night’s agenda by Mayor...
Shooting victim upset after competency laws end trial against alleged shooter
A woman who police say was shot several times was in an Arapahoe County courtroom Friday, hoping to see the man accused of shooting her put away for life. However, that did not happen, and the man will now go to a treatment facility after being found incompetent to stand trial.
Denver mayor confirms the city’s bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention
Mayor Mike Johnston’s office said on Friday afternoon that the city is shooting to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. “I can confirm that Denver has submitted a bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention,” wrote Johnston’s spokesperson Jon Ewing in a statement. He declined to...
Man sentenced to life in prison for murdering mother of his children
A Denver judge sentenced a Wisconsin man to life in prison without the possibility of parole for murder.
Denver considers banning police, including ICE, from wearing masks
A Denver City Council committee will consider Tuesday banning police from wearing masks. The proposal, by council members Shontel Lewis and Flor Alvidrez, will allow masks for the purpose of preventing transmission of diseases. It also will allow clear or translucent masks that do not conceal the identity of...
Nearly 100 mph speed recorded as Aurora speed cameras rack up warnings
In roughly six weeks, more than 9,000 warnings and over 3,100 citations have been issued, according to data released by the Aurora Police Department.
Movies and TV shows casting in Denver
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
This Tiny Colorado Diner Still Serves Green Chile The Way Locals Grew Up Loving
There is a certain kind of morning in Denver, Colorado, that begs for a plate smothered in green chile and a counter stool with stories. El Taco De Mexico answers that call with a sizzle from the flattop and a scent that tells you breakfast is serious business. Locals swear...
