The Colorado blast that carved a crater and sparked America’s first hazmat rules
The Pearl Street Dynamite Blast That Shook Boulder. Boulder changed forever just after midnight on August 10, 1907. A fire broke out at the freight depot near Pearl Street, then spread fast to nearby sheds and rail cars. No one knew that one car held 2,350 pounds of dynamite. Half...
Teen dies after wrestling team bus crash, suspect arrested
A man was arrested in connection with a crash involving an SUV and a bus carrying a high school wrestling team that happened last Saturday. One teen has died and several other victims remain in the hospital.
Man convicted of killing girlfriend on Denver-bound Amtrak train
DENVER — A man charged with killing his girlfriend on an Amtrak train headed for Denver was convicted of first-degree murder Friday. Prosecutors said that on Sept. 1, 2016, Angelo Mantych killed 28-year-old Marina Placensia on board the train they were riding from Wisconsin to Denver. According to an...
56 grams of meth seized during traffic stop near Denver
BRIGHTON, Colo. (KKTV) - The Brighton Police Department (BPD) said 56 grams of meth were seized during a traffic stop on Dec. 4. BPD said officers conducted a traffic stop on a recovered stolen vehicle with outstanding plates near North 9th Avenue and Longs Peak Street in Brighton around 3:15 p.m.
Woman in labor, forces flight to Denver from Puerto Vallarta, to be diverted to...
Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- A flight from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, took a brief detour to Albuquerque Monday night. The plane was bound for Denver when a medical emergency occurred onboard the plane. A pregnant passenger went into labor at 30,000 feet, requiring an unplanned landing in New Mexico. After the plane touched...
Victim in Wash Park shooting speaks at vigil for victims of gun violence
In Denver 10 months ago, a man named Ben Varga had just gotten dropped off at Washington Park to meet friends for a picnic. Not far away, two men were on a bench arguing.
Denver police officer arrested on 7 investigative charges Thursday
A police officer was arrested on seven investigative charges Thursday, after joining the Denver Police Department last year.
Denver Ranks Higher Than Most U.S. Cities for Singles in New Study
Anyone from Colorado will likely tell you that the Centennial State is a great place to live for a variety of reasons. There’s the unmatched scenery, the legendary music venues, and enough big cities and small towns to cater to any lifestyle. Now, a new study shows that one...
2 Denver deputy sheriffs arrested, facing assault charges
Two deputy sheriffs in Denver were arrested by the Denver Police Department and face charges for third-degree assault of an at-risk adult.
Denver Mint to produce semiquincentennial coins to celebrate 250th birthday of U.S.
Denver will soon be part of celebrating the history of the United States by producing some of the semiquincentennial coins to be released into circulation next year.
