What Denver fentanyl users want you to know
The authors used artificial intelligence in the crafting of this report. There are dozens of people at Fusion Studios, the homeless hotel in Denver where I live, who use fentanyl. But even hardcore meth users judge them. The fentanyl users are the most stigmatized group in the building.
This Lakewood, Colorado ADDICTIVE Dining Secret Has the City’s Top Ribeye
The culinary landscape of Lakewood, Colorado, shifted on December 5, 2018, when mother-son duo Diane and Michael Manning opened Manning’s Steaks and Spirits. Bringing three generations of hospitality experience to the table, the Mannings designed a space that rejects the stiff formality of traditional urban...
Denver police searching for suspect after two women attacked while running
The Denver Police Department is hoping the public can help locate a man suspected of an attack earlier this month. Another woman was recently assaulted in a similar way in an area nearby.
Aurora restaurant concerned new city construction project may hurt nearby businesses
Casa Vallarta Mexican Restaurant in Aurora has survived a lot of trials since it opened its doors in 1998. It is now preparing for yet another challenge as a major construction project is set to begin nearby.
Restaurant Roll Call: Every Opening and Closing in January
Local diners have a lot of new restaurants and bars to check out, as the first month of the year brought 23 additions to the Denver scene, as well as three openings at the airport. Six spots debuted in the last week alone, including the highly anticipated Dear Emilia from the owners of Restaurant Olivia (don’t miss...
Aurora hit-and-run leaves man dead, infant hospitalized; teen arrested
A teen was arrested by Aurora Police Friday after he fled the scene of a fatal crash he allegedly caused by running a red light. Jonathan Garcia, 19, faces vehicular homicide and reckless driving charges after he ran a red light at the intersection of North Peoria Street and East 13th Avenue and t-boned a Volvo sedan...
Affordable housing for all ages sprouts in Aurora at The Stables
A new apartment complex in Aurora will offer affordable living across generations. Grovewood Community Development broke ground Friday on The Stables, an 85-unit apartment building for families. The second phase of construction will include an adjacent building with 52 units for seniors age 62 and older. “The...
1 adult killed, 1 juvenile in serious condition after Aurora hit-and-run crash
A hit-and-run crash in Aurora killed one person and left another in serious condition Friday evening.
Teen arrested in shooting at house party that injured 3 in Brighton
BRIGHTON, Colo. — A 19-year-old woman is in custody after three people were injured in a shooting in Brighton early Saturday morning. Brighton Police said the shooting happened around 12:26 a.m. at a home near the intersection of South 8th Avenue and East Bridge Street. They located three victims...
Legendary Country Band Announces Final Show After 60 Years
After 60 years on the road, a legendary country band has confirmed when they’ll take their final bow — and the last show is officially set.

















