EDITORIAL: Letting litterbug smokers off the hook
Throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, epic lawsuits against tobacco companies sought compensation for the damage smoking had done to people’s health. Those legal battles are largely over. Now, in a dubious quest to leave no stone unturned, Colorado’s largest city has opened a new front against “Big Tobacco.” It’s
Heavy rain, hail leads to stranded drivers, water rescues in Denver area
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - Storms wreaked havoc in parts of the Denver metro Saturday afternoon, flooding roadways, stranding drivers -- and even requiring a snowplow!. Heavy rain and as much as 3 feet of hail clogged streets in Douglas and Arapahoe counties, resulting in nearly a dozen vehicle rescues.
Perspective: The bad policy behind Colorado’s costly housing
Colorado’s economic competitiveness is slipping, and housing affordability is one of the most important reasons why. Policymakers have more control over this than they might think. A new report from the Common Sense Institute details tens of thousands of dollars in housing-construction costs created not by land or wa
10 Colorado All-You-Can-Eat Restaurants That Deliver Every Time
These buffets did not get the memo about doing things one way. Around here, all-you-can-eat can mean grilling at the table, ordering round after round, or roaming a full spread at your own pace. The format keeps changing, which makes each meal feel like a different game. One night might...
Denver City Council expected to hear bill on Boettcher Concert Hall naming rights
The Denver City Council will have a relatively light agenda Monday, but is expected to vote on a $55 million jail healthcare contract and consider a $15 million Colorado Symphony deal that includes control over Boettcher Concert Hall naming rights. Councilmembers will also get a fresh look at city finances as the Q2 20
Lakewood tattoo shop raises money for fire departments struggling to afford equipment
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — A Lakewood tattoo shop drew a line out the door Saturday as community members rolled up their sleeves to support Colorado firefighters and get inked in the process. True Blue Tattoo Shop hosted a flash tattoo sale, asking customers to choose a small tattoo and...
Suspected drunk driver arrested after nearly hitting deputy on I-25
A Wyoming man was arrested in Douglas County after officials say he nearly struck a deputy and swerved across I-25.
Stabbing At Denver’s West 10th And Federal Sends Victim To Hospital
A stabbing near West 10th Avenue and North Federal Boulevard sent one victim to a Denver hospital overnight, with police still working to identify a suspect as of early Saturday. The extent of the victim's injuries remained unknown in the hours after the attack, according to authorities. Officers were called to the are
Drivers in Denver metro area become stranded in flood waters
Another round of thunderstorms moved into Colorado on Saturday, bringing rain and hail to areas across the Front Range. Multiple drivers became stranded at flooded intersections in the south metro area.
Motorist Dies in Crash at E 39th and Peoria, a Denver Street Marked for...
A motorist died at the scene of a crash near East 39th Avenue and North Peoria Street on Saturday, prompting Denver police to close off the area and warn drivers to seek alternate routes. Officers said one person was pronounced dead at the scene, and the investigation into what led to the crash is ongoing.
