That time Denver’s Ku Klux Klan mayor fell on his face swinging at a...
Former Denver Mayor Benjamin Stapleton’s name — which once graced the city’s airport and later an entire neighborhood — has been widely dashed through Denver because of his association with the Ku Klux Klan and its rise to power in the city and state. He was...
Former prisoner settles for for $245K with state 10 years after he alleges his...
A former prisoner in the Colorado State Department of Corrections reached a settlement in a federal civil rights lawsuit with the state, nearly 10 years after he was ordered to shave his beard at the Denver Reception & Diagnostic Center. Tajuddin Ashaheed claimed the Department of Corrections violated his First...
Macaroni Grill closes after failing to pay taxes, leaving employees without jobs
WESTMINSTER, Colo. — A Macaroni Grill restaurant in Westminster shut down last week after failing to pay sales taxes, leaving employees without warning and scrambling for their final paychecks, according to city officials and former workers. The City of Westminster closed the restaurant after the business became...
Colorado paramedic appeals convictions in death of Elijah McClain
DENVER (CN) — A former Aurora, Colorado, paramedic asked the Colorado Court of Appeals on Wednesday to overturn a jury’s convictions of criminally negligent homicide and assault for his role in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain, an unarmed Black man. “This is the only way the verdict...
10 Colorado Mexican Restaurants Locals Swear By (And Gatekeep A Little)
Colorado weekends beg for simple wins, the kind you can plan in a few taps and still talk about months later. This is about choosing ease over overthinking and letting the day unfold without pressure. The shortlist trims the noise and guides you toward places locals trust when comfort and...
Deadly Thornton Home Invasion Ends With PIT Maneuver Bust, Three Charged
A late-night home invasion in north Thornton that spiraled into a police chase and left one man dead has now led to charges for three suspects, Thornton police said Tuesday. The case began with a shots-fired call, ended with officers spinning out a fleeing car near West 56th Avenue and Federal Boulevard, and remains...
Colorado mall targeted in $250M redevelopment plan
DENVER — A Colorado mall has been tapped for a nationwide redevelopment project, its owner announced Wednesday. Cherry Creek Shopping Center in Denver was one of three properties named by mall owner Simon to receive "major redevelopments." Simon announced more than $250 million will be spent to upgrade Cherry...
Amazon Slips Mini Warehouse Into Mile High’s Backyard
Amazon is quietly moving to plant a bite-sized warehouse in the shadow of Mile High Stadium, filing city permits for a 5,000-square-foot distribution center at 2030 N. Clay St. in Jefferson Park. The move is the latest hint that the company is threading micro-fulfillment hubs into Denver neighborhoods to shave...
New Aurora Ice Cream Shop Is Scooping Boundary-Pushing Flavors
The metro area has no shortage of ice cream shops, but one new addition is already gaining fans for its small-batch scoops with flavors that stand out in the scene. On January 19, as the arctic storm brought freezing temperatures to the metro area, a husband-and-wife team of longtime hospitality pros debuted their...
Teen arrested in northeast Denver homicide case
DENVER — An 18-year-old man was arrested in connection with a teenage girl's shooting death Tuesday evening in Denver. Denver Police said they received a 911 call from a home in the 5500 block of Tucson Street just after 5:30 p.m. According to the probable cause (PC) statement in the case, the 911 caller said he had...

















