How to protect plants, outdoor irrigation systems before hard freeze moves in
On Thursday afternoon at Front Range Gardens in Broomfield, there was a flurry of activity as workers moved racks of plants to areas to protect them from freezing temperatures in the forecast.
Colorado job and volunteer fair targets residents 50 and older
DENVER — Colorado workforce groups will host a job and volunteer fair and a series of career education sessions aimed at residents age 50 and older. Free booth space offered to employers at Apex Community Rec Center. Career sessions cover AI in job searches and LinkedIn use. Partners include...
Why Boulder Colorado Is Attracting New Residents in 2026
Boulder, Colorado continues to stand out in 2026 as one of the most desirable places to live in the United States. Whether you’re raising a family, working remotely, or planning your next chapter in retirement, Boulder offers a lifestyle that blends natural beauty, community connection, and everyday wellness. Recent...
Inside The Wheat Ridge Drug Bunker: Jefferson County Task Force Nets Huge Psychedelic Haul
A West Metro Drug Task Force operation in Wheat Ridge turned up what investigators describe as one of the biggest local stashes of synthetic psychedelics and pressed pills that Jefferson County has seen in years. Authorities say the case centers on 25-year-old Hunter Covelli, who later surrendered to law enforcement in Walworth County, Wisconsin, and is expected to be extradited to Jefferson...
‘I cried when I first saw it’ | Colorado spice bomb vendor among thousands...
NORTHGLENN, Colo. — Painted Tree Boutiques abruptly closed all of its more than 60 locations nationwide on April 13, leaving thousands of small business owners scrambling to retrieve their merchandise and find a path forward with little warning and no clear explanation. The retail chain, which billed itself as...
How youth mentoring inspired a Colorado author’s new science fiction novel
Colorado author Collin Irish writes science fiction and fantasy. And while his new book includes imaginative storylines set in space, its inspiration came from a more personal place: Collin’s writing drew from his work as a volunteer youth mentor. Collin works with some young men to help them better...
‘Very rare’ southern bird spotted in Colorado suburb
ARVADA, Colo — Birdwatchers in Colorado are reaching for their binoculars to catch a glimpse of a bird typically found in the southern half of the East Coast. The American white ibis has been spotted hanging out at a retention pond in Arvada. The white ibis is a wetland...
Is this your ticket? $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Golden
Only one person in the country won $1 million in Wednesday's Powerball drawing, and that ticket was purchased right here in Colorado.
Lafayette in Stage 1 drought, asks residents to keep irrigation systems off until May
Lafayette is in Stage 1 drought, the city has announced. Stage 1 targets an outdoor watering reduction of up to 17%, according to the city’s announcement. Residents are asked to limit outdoor watering to two days per week, although the city is asking the community to “keep irrigation systems off until May.”
Wheat Ridge man arrested on 35 counts in major drug bust, Jeffco deputies say
A Wheat Ridge man was arrested this week on nearly three dozen drug-related counts following a major drug bust operation in Jefferson County.
