Man sentenced for 2025 puppy theft in Centennial
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — A man has been sentenced for the theft of two puppies from a Centennial pet store last year. Jonathan Muniz, 33, was sentenced to eight years in the Department of Corrections after being convicted in September of robbery, theft, conspiracy to commit theft and third-degree assault for his role in...
Man dead after standoff with police
BRIGHTON, Colo. — A man is dead after a standoff with police in Brighton. At about 8:20 p.m. Sunday, police were contacted about a disturbance at a home on Beldock Street, where a man had fired shots inside the house, according to Brighton Police. When officers arrived, they found a man barricaded inside the home,...
Aurora police: Teen struck in January hit‑and‑run has died
The teenage victim of a hit-and-run crash last month has died, the Aurora Police Department announced Sunday.
U.S. Secret Service uncovers skimmers at Denver businesses
Just days ago, the U.S. Secret Service found 19 card skimmers at businesses around Denver, saving possible victims from losing money or EBT benefits.
Broomfield Brewery’s Vanilla Ice “Joke” Backfires Amid Protests
A Facebook post landed hard for twelve-year-old Wonderland Brewing Company this past weekend, with critics blasting the post against the backdrop of a general strike called to protest the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. On Friday, January 30, businesses across Colorado opted to become part of a...
Denver’s layoffs may cost more than just employees
Last summer, the city of Denver lost nearly 160 employees as part of structured layoffs to help Denver Mayor Mike Johnston close a $250 million budget gap. But the city lost much more than just its employees. It lost more than 1,158 years of combined experience, according to analysis and reporting from Axios. Along...
DA charges 3 suspects in fatal Thornton burglary attempt
The Adams County District Attorney’s Office filed charges against three suspects in connection to a burglary attempt that ended with a fourth suspect being shot to death. The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office filed burglary and crime of violence charges against 28-year-old Richard Hernandez and 36-year-old...
Why did the Xcel power fail for 195,000 customers on Sunday?
DENVER — An Xcel Energy transformer failure left roughly 195,000 Xcel and CORE electric customers without power Sunday afternoon, causing widespread disruptions, including a 24-minute 911 outage in Aurora and brief power interruptions at Denver International Airport. The specific details about the cause remain...
Barricaded suspect found dead inside Brighton home after police negotiation
Police in Brighton said some people living in one Brighton neighborhood were forced to evacuate their homes early Monday morning during negotiations with a barricaded suspect.
Brighton House Party Erupts In Gunfire, Teen Guest Busted After Crash
A Brighton house party turned violent early Saturday when, according to police, a 19-year-old woman opened fire on people gathered in the front yard, injuring three. Officers say the shooter took off in a vehicle that later crashed, ejecting one person who was taken to a hospital. The suspect is now facing felony...

















