Denver’s Centennial Gardens shut down due to lack of rainwater
Denver's Centennial Gardens abruptly closed over a year ago and the gates have been chained ever since, leaving residents with questions like why and what's next.
Community Builders Spotlight: Vee Duran, Apex Park and Recreation District
At the Greater Arvada Chamber, we know when we build bridges, businesses grow stronger, communities become more resilient, and the local economy works better for everyone. This month, the Inclusion & Belonging KAPS Council is proud to spotlight Vee Duran, Community Services Assistant Manager at Apex Park and Recreation
Photos: 16th Street swells with PrideFest
This might be the gayest 16th Street has ever been. Events have been going on around Denver throughout June for Pride Month, but it all culminated on Sunday, June 28, at Denver PrideFest, which organizers estimate was attended by about 500,000 people. And this year, those 500,000 people packed into...
Grass fire sparks near Denver airport, grows to over 200 acres
A grass fire started by a car crash grew to over 200 acres near Denver International Airport on Saturday. According to Brighton Fire Rescue, firefighters responded to a vehicle crash near East 120th Avenue and North Watkins Mile Road at about 2 p.m. Nobody inside the vehicle was seriously hurt, but the crash did spark
Fire danger remains high across western Colorado
It will be another hot and dry day, with highs in the mid- to upper 90s. Fire danger will be high as the winds kick up this afternoon.
Firefighters say car crash caused large fire north of Denver International Airport
Firefighters say a car crash was the cause of a large fire that broke out north of the Denver International Airport on Saturday afternoon.
‘Chainsaw Mama’ Turns a Tree into Art
The roar of a chainsaw echoed through Denver’s Montclair neighborhood in early June as an artist worked on the carving of a 15-foot elm tree trunk. It’s a sound she’s grown used to—Faye Braaten, also known as “Chainsaw Mama,” has been making tree sculptures for 26 years.
Slight cool down Monday, but wind, smoke and fire danger continues
After the hottest weekend of the year, highs will ever so slightly cool on Monday, warming into the upper 80s in the Denver metro.
Massive crowds fill Denver streets for 2026 Pride Parade
The 2026 Vizzy Denver Pride Parade and PrideFest attracted hundreds of thousands on Sunday, according to the Center on Colfax.
Aurora’s $264.5 Million Bond Plan Would Add 0.325% to Sales Tax for Roads, Parks...
Aurora will ask voters in November to approve a 0.325% sales tax to fund $264.5M in bonds for major roads, parks and public safety projects.

















