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...
Another Popular Retailer Is Closing Stores in Colorado — Including Fort Collins
Big 5 Sporting Goods is closing multiple stores across Colorado, including locations in Fort Collins, Denver, and Wheat Ridge.
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...
Man sentenced to life in prison for murdering mother of his children
A Denver judge sentenced a Wisconsin man to life in prison without the possibility of parole for murder.
Denver considers banning police, including ICE, from wearing masks
A Denver City Council committee will consider Tuesday banning police from wearing masks. The proposal, by council members Shontel Lewis and Flor Alvidrez, will allow masks for the purpose of preventing transmission of diseases. It also will allow clear or translucent masks that do not conceal the identity of...
Contaminated fuel sold at some Denver metro area gas stations
Some gas stations in the Denver metro area sold contaminated fuel to customers on Thursday.
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....
