Extreme heat wave will push some highs to near record territory
There is a Heat Advisory in place for many northern urban areas along I-25 stretching from Denver up into Fort Collins for the possibility of high temperature soaring up between 95 and 100 degrees by Monday afternoon.
State scrutinizes 42 homeschool enrichment programs amid new law, one from Aurora
This story was originally published by Colorado Chalkbeat. DENVER | Responding to recent changes in state law, Colorado officials are scrutinizing 42 homeschool enrichment program applications submitted by a controversial education group whose past practices spurred the changes. The Colorado Department of Education on
After teen’s missile silo rescue, FOX31 presses Waste Management for answers
An 18-year-old is recovering after being rescued from an abandoned missile silo in Arapahoe County, and now FOX31 is asking what happens next.
Near-record Denver heat Monday to start sizzling week for Front Range
This weekend's heat will just be an appetizer for a sweltering week ahead. Denver could reach triple digits on Monday.
Reader: Waymo didn’t get a real winter to test drive
Waymo’s about to officially launch in Denver soon, and readers remain split. The autonomous, AI-powered vehicle service announced on July 8 that driverless rides will begin “in a matter of weeks” on a limited scale for employees, with a public expansion coming “soon” after. Waymo’s...
Perspective: Jewish civil rights – under siege
In the immortal and now dated words of The Monkees, I am a believer. My belief and optimism extend deeply into the work I do every day as an educator, a member of the teachers’ union and a Jewish activist here in the Denver area. I believe teachers’ unions are capable of bringing people together […]
Highway 6 closed as first responders work to rescue rock climbers
First responders in Colorado closed Highway 6 on Sunday evening after three rock climbers became stranded.
East Colfax Crash Leaves Pedestrian Badly Hurt, Chokes Denver Traffic
A pedestrian was seriously hurt Friday after being hit by a driver in the 2200 block of East Colfax Avenue, according to Denver police. Emergency crews shut down lanes and redirected traffic while officers worked the crash scene, creating a significant backup along the busy corridor. The early alert from police raised
Man gets 38 years in prison for 2025 Denver food truck shooting
A man was sentenced to 38 years in prison Friday after he pleaded guilty to a fatal shooting. Rafael Acosta-Hernandez was arrested in March 2025 after he fatally shot Leonel Silva-Perez, 25. The Denver District Attorney’s Office said Acosta-Hernandez was selling food out of his truck in the 2600 block of North Zuni Str
Denver thrifters seek vintage clothing, unique finds at Thrift Con
Treasure hunting took on a new meaning in Denver this weekend. Thrift Con, a convention dedicated to vintage and second-hand clothing, was held Saturday and Sunday at the National Western Center’s Livestock Center. The convention brought in thousands of people and filled the Livestock Center with racks upon racks of vi
