Deadly Hampden Ultra Lounge Brawl Leaves Denver Man Beaten in Parking Lot
What began as a late-night outing at the Ultra Lounge on East Hampden Avenue ended in a fatal assault for 47-year-old Neal Jones, who was beaten to death outside the club in the early hours of March 1, according to Denver police. Officers arrived at the parking lot just after 2 a.m. and found Jones gravely injured....
Highlands Ranch Teacher Gets 14-Year Prison Term In Child Exploitation Case
Former STEM School Highlands Ranch teacher Tera Johnson‑Swartz, 45, has been ordered to spend 14 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to sexually exploiting a child, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Johnson‑Swartz was arrested in February 2025 and originally faced...
Police seek answers in fatal shooting of a 15-year-old Aurora boy on Lima Street
Investigators believe 15-year-old Xavier Dominguez knew his killer and had a conversation with them before he was shot on Lima Street in late February.
This Wonderfully Weird Dive Bar May Be Colorado’s Best Kept Secret
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when a bar decides that truth in advertising is optional, let me introduce you to Lakeview Lounge in Edgewater. The name suggests scenic water views and perhaps some ducks, but what you actually get is something far more interesting: a dive bar that’s so unapologetically itself...
💨 New COPD Treatment Now Offered in Denver
Patients in Denver with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) now have access to a new, minimally invasive treatment that can help them breathe easier. Intermountain Health Saint Joseph Hospital and National Jewish Health are offering bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) — a procedure that uses...
It’s a ‘cool’ job; meet the team that does it
Whether its trudging through snow in the middle of winter or working on a dam in the summer, Denver Water’s Rick Geise and Ben Morgan rely on each other to get the job done. Their primary job is operating Denver Water’s Dillon Dam in Summit County and running the dam’s hydropower unit. But in the winter, they take on...
Police seek help identifying burglary suspect on 72nd Ave
The Westminster Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in two burglaries at a business in the 2900 block of 72nd Avenue. The incidents occurred on February 9 around 6:00 a.m. and on March 17 just before 7:00 a.m.. In both cases, the suspect used an electric handsaw to break...
FCC approves merger of FOX31 parent Nexstar and 9NEWS owner Tegna
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday said it had approved the merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna, the same day that two lawsuits trying to block the deal were announced. The consolidated company will own multiple stations in Denver, where Nexstar owns FOX31 KDVR and...
Denver water restrictions set to begin March 25
Denver Water says this is the first time since 2013 that additional limits beyond the typical summer rules that have been put in place for outdoor watering.
Denver restaurants excited to open outdoor seating early amid warm weather
Thursday was a record-breaking day for temperatures in Colorado, and that unseasonable heat is expected through the weekend.
