Black Hawk leads as Colorado casino revenue up 3.9% in October
Colorado casinos generated $94.3 million in revenue in October, up 3.9% year-over-year from $90.7 million. According to the latest report from the Colorado Department of Revenue, the Black Hawk region, home to 18 of the state’s 38 casinos, generated the highest revenue in October, totaling $71.1 million. Slots...
A warning to Cyber Monday shoppers: Package theft continues to rise in Denver
According to Denver police data, the number of package thefts in the city has continued to rise since 2022.
Mountain Lion Spotted Stalking Colorado Neighborhood
A sleek mountain lion prowling through suburban neighborhoods near Denver recently turned a quiet stretch of homes into the kind of wildlife drama most folks only see on TV. The big cat, weighing an estimated 70 kilograms (150 pounds), was spotted multiple times lurking near parks, sidewalks, and even driveways—close...
In burned forests, the West’s snowpack is melting earlier
As the American West warms due to climate change, wildfires are increasingly burning in higher-elevation mountains, charring the watersheds where the region’s vital snowpack accumulates.
Alcohol, gift cards, overpayment of managers flagged in Johnstown YMCA audit
The Town of Johnstown has received a finalized financial audit report of their local YMCA, one which raises concerns of how and where money was spent by the organization.
Updated collared wolf map shows travel closer to the Denver metro area
Colorado Parks and Wildlife released an updated map of the pattern and travel of the collared wolves, showing significant movement towards metro area counties.
Fired school dean sues Elizabeth School District after attempted book ban
The former dean of students — one of the only Black employees in the district — alleges that her firing was racially motivated and part of an effort to "silence" her and her criticism of the attempted ban.
Aurora police officer arrested, fired after alleged domestic violence incident
An Aurora Police Department officer was fired after he was arrested the night before Thanksgiving, the Aurora agency reported Monday.
‘Ongoing issue’: Police seek to ID 2 juveniles riding motorcycles into Arvada grocery store
The Arvada Police Department is looking to identify two juveniles who were seen riding their e-bike motorcycles into the King Soopers during the holiday week.
Gillette Woman Fights For Her Life In Denver Burn Unit After Sunday Morning Fire
A 55-year-old Gillette woman characterized as “a giving person” who “doesn’t know a stranger” was seriously burned in an early morning house fire Sunday and is fighting for survival in a Denver hospital intensive care unit. Tammy Jo Schafer was rushed to a hospital by...
