Man sentenced for killing woman on Amtrak train
DENVER — More than nine years after a woman's body was found on an Amtrak train at Union Station in Denver, her killer has been sentenced. On Friday, Angelo Mantych was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. On Dec. 12, a Denver jury convicted him of first-degree murder for the death of Marina...
Denver police uniforms cost $1.5 million, badges total an extra $870,000
The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee of the Denver City Council approved Jan. 6 spending $1.5 million on uniforms for the police department. The full City Council still must approve the purchase at an upcoming meeting. The contract with Skaggs Companies is for one year with the option to extend it...
Northbound Diagonal Highway reopened after 3 hospitalized in Boulder County crash
Northbound Diagonal Highway reopened after a crash between a semi truck and an SUV near Jay Road that hospitalized three people Friday morning. Northbound Diagonal Highway, also signed as Colo. 119, reopened at 10:49 a.m. Friday after a nearly two-hour closure, according to COtrip, the Colorado Department of...
This Colorado Restaurant Serves Soul Food Locals Truly Rally Around
There is a heartbeat on Denver’s historic Welton Street in Colorado, and it carries the warm sizzle of a skillet and the joyful thump of community pride. Welton Street Cafe is the spot where comfort food meets everyday celebration, and locals will happily tell you why. Step inside for...
2 arrested after police seize 18 dogs, most emaciated, from Erie home
Two people were arrested on animal cruelty charges after police found 18 dogs, most of which were emaciated, in an Erie home on Thursday. Tiana Bell, 37, faces 19 counts of misdemeanor cruelty to animals and one count of unlawful ownership of a dangerous dog, according to online court records. Dandre Fears, 36, faces...
Denver mayor confirms the city’s bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention
Mayor Mike Johnston’s office said on Friday afternoon that the city is shooting to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. “I can confirm that Denver has submitted a bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention,” wrote Johnston’s spokesperson Jon Ewing in a statement. He declined to...
Nederland approves purchase of Eldora Ski Resort
Nederland approved the purchase agreement of Eldora Mountain on Tuesday night, but the sale isn’t complete just yet. According to reporting from 9News, the town of Nederland’s board of trustees unanimously voted on Tuesday night to approve the purchase of Eldora Mountain. The purchase will cost around $120 million....
Big events and new businesses fuel Pearl Street momentum
With a new leader and a pair of marquee events on the horizon, downtown Boulder is betting that national attention can help reenergize the Pearl Street Mall and reset its post-pandemic trajectory. Why it matters: As one of the city's most recognizable landmarks and a major economic engine, a thriving...
Movies and TV shows casting in Denver
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Leaders will take voters’ pulse before sending rail to ballot
State and regional transportation leaders are laying the groundwork for a potential ballot measure that could help fund intercity passenger rail along Colorado’s Front Range, including a long-awaited route from Denver to Longmont. Speaking on Thursday at the 17th annual Commuting Solutions Legislative Breakfast,...
