What’s with the poor air quality and dirty clouds in Denver?
While transplants often move to Denver in search of fresh mountain air, the Mile High City has always struggled with pollution. News reports of Denver’s smoggy atmosphere date back to the 1800s, shortly after the city’s founding. By the 1980s, the brown cloud hanging over Denver had a...
Broomfield police notes for May 18-24
8:25 a.m.: Authorities took a report of theft on the 500 block of Alter Street. 12:27 a.m.: Broomfield police took a report of second-degree burglary on the 500 block of Burbank Street. 5 p.m.: Police took a report of second-degree burglary on the 12400 block of West 112th Avenue. 5:45...
Denver Pavilions getting $2.7 million in improvements
DENVER — The Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDDA) announced it is investing about $2.7 million for improvements at Denver Pavilions. Technological and structural improvements to the parking garage. Roof repairs. Signage updates. Replacing the mural along 15th Street. Repairing two escalators. The bulk of the fu
Who is Playing Ball Arena in 2026? Full Concert List and Dates
Experience the thrill at Ball Arena this year, featuring performances from music icons and easy access via public transit — parking woes be gone.
Hot weather heading our way for our first week of June
Tonight will be quiet across the area with mostly clear skies and comfortable temperatures. A few clouds may drift in overnight, but most locations will stay dry with light winds. Monday starts off partly cloudy, then turns more active during the afternoon and evening. Strong thunderstorms are possible, especially east
Mile High Meltdown: Thunderstorms Freeze Flights At Denver International
Thunderstorms roaring across Colorado on Saturday afternoon brought Denver International Airport to a screeching halt, as the Federal Aviation Administration ordered a ground stop that stranded fliers, clogged gates, and left planes parked on the tarmac. Arrivals and departures were paused while the storms moved throug
Longmont police K-9 runs into stinky suspect
A Longmont police K-9 ran into a stinky suspect while taking a late-night bathroom break.
Wheat Ridge limits car wash hours after ongoing noise complaints from neighbors
A dispute over noise levels at a Wheat Ridge car wash has led city leaders to restrict the business's operating hours and impose new requirements aimed at reducing sound.
Colorado Cost of Living: New home builders offer route to more affordability
In a year when the housing market is struggling with affordability, home prices in Denver and some other Colorado areas are actually climbing again — at least marginally. And some real estate agents don’t expect that price picture to get much better for buyers. But it’s also a time when homebuilders are reaching out fo
Colorado police dog smelled “absolutely criminal” after failed attempt to apprehend skunk
A Longmont police K9 was recently cited for malodorous conduct following a late night encounter with a backyard skunk.

















