Commerce City Cops Turn Up The Heat On Pet Owners In Viral Hot-Car Warning
Commerce City police are turning a blunt message into a viral warning, posting a short video on Friday that shows just how fast a parked car turns into an oven and why leaving pets inside is a life-or-death mistake. In the clip, Community Service Officer Davenport takes temperature readings inside a vehicle and explain
‘Poverty Wages’: Colorado Sued Over Minimum Wage Row as Residents Slam ‘Lazy Excuse’
Colorado is facing a lawsuit from a state employee who claims she and dozens of coworkers were paid less than Denver’s minimum wage after their office relocated into the city, a dispute that has triggered fierce criticism from residents and state workers alike. First reported by Denverite, Jenny Telles,...
This Colorado Go-Kart Track Lets Drivers Race Beside a Busy Airport
There is a go-kart track in Colorado where you can hear the roar of airplane engines overhead while your own engine screams beneath you. The combination sounds wild, and trust me, it feels even wilder in person. This outdoor circuit sits right next to one of the busiest general aviation...
This Retro Colorado Diner Feels Like A Scene Straight Out Of Happy Days
Not every diner earns the word legendary. This one does. The moment you pull into the parking lot, something shifts. The neon glows, the chrome catches the light, and the whole scene looks like it belongs on a television set from 1955. Colorado has no shortage of good diners, but...
South Metro Lights Up 250th As Englewood, Littleton Throw One Big Fireworks Party
South-metro neighbors are getting a front-row seat to America's 250th birthday, with a free Independence Day bash planned at Cornerstone and Belleview parks in Englewood on Saturday, July 4. The family-friendly celebration runs from 5 to 10 p.m., wrapping up with a professional fireworks show scheduled to start at abou
Denver’s Wyndham Clark seizes first-round lead at U.S. Open
Wyndham Clark will have some work to do Friday morning but he is in a really good spot at the U.S. Open. The Denver native was 6-under par through 16 holes and had a four-shot lead when play was halted due to darkness Thursday during the first round at Shinnecock Hills. Clark, who took advantage […]
Some Colorado campgrounds won’t have water for visitors this summer
DENVER - Campers looking to enjoy Colorado's wilderness this summer should be prepared to bring extra water for drinking and washing their hands, even when staying at established campgrounds. Several campgrounds across the state will be unable to provide visitors with water because their wells are low or dry amid...
Happy Trails: Touring South Valley Park’s surprise beauty near Denver
South Valley Park doesn’t get the attention that North and South Table Mountains and Matthews/Winters Park get — top destinations in Jefferson County Parks and Open Space’s portfolio. A natural resources specialist with the department, Tanner Marshall, thinks that’s because South Valley’s trails aren’t as varied. “Pre
New homes and businesses in Denver will see major surge in water connection fees
Denver Water is raising the fees it charges to add new apartments, homes and businesses to its system by as much as 32% this year, a measure the giant agency says is necessary to cover the cost of expanded reservoirs, water supplies and pipelines. The utility, which serves 1.5 million...
The Enormous Thrift Store In Colorado Where Bargain Hunters Can Stretch Their Budget
There are stores you browse, and then there are stores you get lost in. This place falls firmly into the second category, and Colorado bargain hunters have known about it for years. I walked in expecting a quick look around and came out two hours later with a cart I...
