125 years later, Denver grapples with shame and horror of a lynching
On Sunday, around 30 people gathered in Denver to remember a young boy they had never met: Preston John Porter Jr., who was lynched in a small Colorado town exactly 125 years earlier. “We're honoring Preston Porter Jr., a 15-year-old who was beaten and lynched, accused unjustly. It happened here...
14 Colorado Italian Restaurants That Succeed Without Ever Needing Attention
Colorado is full of Italian restaurants that quietly perfect their pasta and sauces while flying under the radar. From cozy trattorias to family-owned spots, locals know where to find the dishes that keep them coming back for more. These restaurants may never appear in glossy magazines, but their flavors speak...
Vandals spray-paint veterans memorial in Colorado park
Vandals struck at a veterans memorial at a park about 23 miles northeast of Denver last week, causing thousands of dollars worth of damage.
Intense Debate: Arapahoe Motorist Receives Citation for License Plates Expired Six Years Ago
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Arapahoe driver cited for six-year-old expired license plates. Arapahoe driver cited for six-year-old expired license plates.
Pawnshop employee accused of organized crime involving over $1M stolen items
A pawnshop employee in was arrested Tuesday after investigators found some of $1 million worth of merchandise stolen from retailers around the metro area, police said.
Colorado man, 18, pleads guilty to attempted kidnapping of 15-year-old girl
Steven Housman was arrested on April 29, a day after security camera footage showed him running from the area of the school. Thornton police, at the time, said he tried to abduct the girl. The girl resisted and got away, alerting police.
Denver officials defend decision to pour bleach on unlicensed taco vendor’s food
Denver health officials defended an inspector’s decision to pour bleach into an unlicensed taco vendor’s food over the weekend, after a video of the incident spread on social media.
Will Denver see its first snow this week?
DENVER (KDVR) — Denver currently has one of the latest snowfalls in history, but snow on the forecast could make its way to the city this week, although meteorologists have doubts it will be measurable. The average first snowfall in Denver usually lands on Oct. 18, however, this year, the first snowfall is delayed,...
Intense Debate: Lakewood PD on the Hunt for Suspect and Accomplices in Arc Thrift...
denver7.com - 11/15/2025 05:49:37 AM. A recent incident involving the assault of an Arc Thrift Store employee in Lakewood has sparked a wave of public discussion and concern. The Lakewood Police Department is currently seeking public assistance in locating three suspects who are believed to be involved in the...
Boulder County, CO – Arrest: Suspect Allegedly Kidnapped Woman and Stole Two Cars
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Boulder County, CO – A man linked to a Denver domestic violence case was arrested Friday afternoon following a string of knife-point carjackings that spanned multiple Colorado counties, according to the...

















