Family remembers man killed in Thornton motorcycle crash
THORNTON, Colo. — Dozens of relatives gathered at the intersection of 104th Avenue and Fox Run Parkway Tuesday night to honor 37-year-old Christopher Solano, who died after crashing his motorcycle. Thornton Police said an 18-year-old driver of an SUV cut him off and they collided before Christopher lost control.
1 person dead after fatal shooting in north Denver Thursday
One person was shot and killed early Thursday morning in north Denver and authorities are searching for the suspect. The suspect remains at large after shooting and killing another person, which police are investigating as a homicide. The incident took place at the Chaparral Village community in the area of East...
Builder says new condo tower won’t collapse, despite dire warnings in lawsuit
The Upton Residences is one of the tallest buildings under construction in Denver, bringing 461 condo units and two conjoined towers to a downtown corner. But just as it nears completion at Welton and 18th streets, it’s grabbing attention for another reason: claims that a subcontractor’s behavior put the entire...
Highway 285 safety concerns grow as advocates call for more enforcement
Highway 285 is one of the main connections between Denver and Colorado’s mountain communities, but locals say it’s becoming increasingly dangerous.
35 animals, 3 children found living in ‘deplorable’ conditions; parents arrested
The Commerce City Police Department seized dozens of animals on Wednesday after finding them and three children living in "deplorable conditions."
Letter to the Editor: Denver Deserves Safer and Cheaper Energy Than Nuclear Reactors
This letter was sent to Yellow Scene Magazine. As with all Letters to the Editor, the views expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the publication. We value providing space for community voices. Recently, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has supported Denver International...
More Colorado students are not choosing neighborhood schools
Over the past decade of school choice in Colorado, nearly 120,000 more students across the state opted to enroll in a school outside their zoned neighborhood. That figure represents roughly 40% of Colorado students, according to a report by Ready Colorado. About 44% students in Denver opt for a school...
Man pleads guilty in fatal shooting of boss
AURORA, Colo. — A man who fatally shot his boss in 2022 in Aurora pleaded guilty Friday and was immediately sentenced to 25 years in prison. Lloyd C. Love Jr. was arrested on a first-degree murder charge about an hour after the shooting which occurred outside the Raytheon building in the 16800 block of Centretech...
Mayor’s homeless program on track despite permanent housing woes
Mayor Mike Johnston's administration is struggling to get people experiencing homelessness into permanent housing. Why it matters: Helping people off the streets and into permanent homes is a top priority for All in Mile High (AIMH), Johnston's signature policy initiative to reduce homelessness. Officials must work...
Man reportedly stabbed during late-night fishing trip at Colorado lake
A man reports he was stabbed while late-night fishing at Colorado's McKay Lake, according to the Westminster Police Department. The incident unfolded on the night of Aug. 25, just before 11 p.m., with law enforcement discovering blood near the lake's shoreline upon arrival. Further investigation revealed that a...