Denver tightens lobbying rules, adds ‘cooling off’ period
Lobbyists seeking to influence the City and County of Denver will now face new hurdles after the Denver City Council voted unanimously Monday to amend the city code by adding disclosure regulations and a 12-month “cooling off” period for former elected and cabinet members. The amendment, sponsored by Denver City Counci
Denver Public Schools superintendent confirms interest in Miami-Dade job
After repeatedly denying rumors he was pursuing jobs in other districts, Denver Public Schools (DPS) Superintendent Alex Marrero confirmed that he has been “recruited” in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools search. In a June 9 email to the Board of Education obtained by The Denver Gazette, Marrero said he was “recruit
Driving You Crazy: The roundabouts on Lowry Boulevard make no sense
Matt from Denver writes, “What's driving you crazy? The roundabouts on Lowry Blvd make no sense. Some lanes are allowed to go forward and others are forced to turn."
Aurora city manager’s residency questioned amid loophole concerns
AURORA | When it comes to the city’s residency requirement for the city manager, some residents and staff are questioning whether renting an apartment while owning a house outside of the city is enough to claim Aurora as home. Similar to residency requirements for elected officials, Aurora requires its...
Cherry Creek bridal studio owner apologizes as she heads for prison
The owner of a prominent Cherry Creek bridal studio offered up a public apology Monday after she was convicted of failing to pay employment taxes on her employees’ withholdings for more than a decade. “Yes, I am guilty,” Donna M. Savoy, who owns Donna Beth Creations at East Second Avenue and Steele Street in Cherry […]
Rockmount Ranch Wear owner Steve Weil shares inside scoop on famous customers
Nestled in Denver's oldest historic district is a piece of Americana dating back decades. A new book shares the star-studded history of Rockmount Ranch Wear and its influence on fashion icons.
What Xcel’s proposed rate increase could mean for your monthly electric bill
Xcel said it’s trying to recover more than $4 billion in electric system upgrades made since its last rate case in 2022. If approved, customers could see their bills go up by about $6 a month.
Wheat Ridge eyes ‘refresh’ for 38th Avenue main street corridor
West 38th Avenue has long been considered the heart of Wheat Ridge, and city leaders are now moving forward with preliminary concepts for what they're calling a "refresh" of the corridor.
Missing Woman In Colorado Was Clinging To Hope When A Police Dog Reached Her...
Police dogs do a kind of work that often happens without noise or attention. They train for years, stay ready at all times, and step in the moment someone needs help. Their jobs can turn them into protectors, trackers, and lifesavers, all while they ask for nothing in return. In...
Man involved in car crash kidnapped witness and drove around for hours
Man involved in car crash kidnapped witness and drove around with her for hours. BY: Unsplash and YouTube/9News A federal judge has sentenced 29-year-old Shane McSwane, accused of one count of kidnapping and one count of attempted aggravated robbery, to 26 years in prison on Friday, June 12. The judge gave 13 years eac
