Colorado mayor sleeps at a homeless shelter as part of transitional program
NBC News' Gadi Schwartz speaks to Aurora, Colorado, Mayor Mike Coffman about his experience sleeping at a shelter with people who are homeless as part of a program the city has implemented to "meet people where they are."
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Santa Fe Drive
A motorcyclist died Wednesday morning in a crash on Santa Fe Drive in Sheridan.
Independent candidate launches late campaign against Melat Kiros for CD1
Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros’ surprising defeat of 15-term Congresswoman Diana DeGette may be creating a void within Denver’s voter base — and at least one latecomer is jumping into that gap, petitioning to get himself on the November ballot as an independent candidate. Dr. Shimon Blau told The Denver Gazette he sp
Former councilman Brent Metz sentenced to 4 years of probation
A judge sentenced former Mountain View councilman Brent Metz to probation and 90 days in jail on work release for the shooting of a teenager two years ago.
West Metro Fire rescues dog that escaped through second floor window
We've all heard jokes about firefighters rescuing cats stuck in trees, but on Tuesday, crews responded to a different four-legged creature who somehow got up high.
Opinion: Homeless hotel diary: The poverty diet and trouble with my VAWA
One of the many things I am most excited about when it comes to my upcoming move to Sloan’s Lake is having a kitchen. For six years I have lived at Fusion Studios, a Colorado Coalition for the Homeless property that consists of about 140 single-room occupancy units. In brighter days the property was a Best Western.
Aurora drivers could be owed refunds if speed cameras lawsuit succeeds
The lawsuit claims that a 2023 state law requires municipalities using photo enforcement to give drivers 45 days from the time they receive a citation to respond
Thornton police make arrest in fatal shooting at party
Thornton police have arrested a teenager in connection with a homicide that happened over the weekend. The shooting took place at a house party just before 1:45 a.m. Sunday in the 3600 block of East 91st Avenue, Thornton Police Department officers said previously. A 44-year-old man was shot; officers provided the man w
Unaffiliated Colorado candidate collects signatures after Melat Kiros win in Denver district
An unaffiliated candidate is collecting petition signatures to challenge Democratic nominee Melat Kiros in the November race to represent Colorado’s Denver-centered 1st Congressional District. The secretary of state’s office on Monday approved Shimon Blau’s petition for circulation. He has until Thursday to submit 1,50
QuikTrip Expands Presence in Colorado
The retailer now operates 28 stores in the state with 14 more under construction. QuikTrip (QT) has announced the opening of its newest location in the Denver, Colo., metro area and its fourth in Aurora. Located at 14305 E. Alameda Ave., the site opened to the public on July 2.
