Inside Denver’s Riverside Cemetery: Famous Coloradans, Lost Graves, and Years of Decay
A cemetery that has been part of Colorado since the United States’ centennial of 1876, the same year in which Colorado officially became a state, serves as the final resting place for many notable figures. However, unfortunately, the cemetery has been neglected for many years and is also home...
Coffin burials halted in Lafayette Cemetery after human remains were dug up
A coffin burial ban has been put in place in the city of Lafayette’s cemetery.
Overdoses surging inside Denver’s jail, similar to national trends
DENVER — Fentanyl and other drug addictions continue to challenge jail and medical staff this year as more people are using and dying of the drug inside the city’s jail system. A recent report by the Office of the Independent Monitor (OIM) indicates there has been a “surge”...
Newly Arrived Mosquito, Kissing Bugs Bring New Disease Threats to Colorado
The Aedes aegypti mosquito appears to have become a fulltime Colorado resident. West Nile virus is currently the best-known insect-borne illness in Colorado, and its effects can be absolutely devastating. Last year, Westword detailed the struggles of Rick Enstrom, a Denver-area resident who was essentially paralyzed...
Westminster police arrest two in connection with million-dollar pawn shop robbery scheme
Westminster police arrested two people Wednesday in connection with a million-dollar pawn shop robbery scheme in Arapahoe County. The two people — Sergey Nikloaev, 54, and Stanislav Anisimov, 59 — were employees of the Aurora Gold Buyer pawnshop at the 8000 block of East Mississippi Avenue, which detectives linked to...
Boulder council to weigh Williams Village redevelopment
Boulder City Council will take up the proposed redevelopment of the Williams Village Shopping Center at its Thursday night meeting. Why it matters: The project would add more than 400 housing units to a city that has a dire inventory issue and would breathe new life into a highly visible part of the city.
Seeking Free Parking Solutions Near East Campus
Are you looking for free parking options near the East Campus? Or perhaps a Park and Ride facility that's easily accessible? If you don't have a parking permit and are not keen on paying for parking every day, you're not alone. Many people are in the same boat and have shared their experiences and solutions on social...
New Study Reveals a Worrisome Future for This Cute Rocky Mountain Animal—Thanks to Climate...
The reason for declining juveniles remains unknown, but researchers guess that the warming of summer temperatures could be the culprit.
FOUND: Missing 21-year-old with cognitive impairment last seen in Erie
ERIE, Colo. (KKTV) - UPDATE: CBI said Thursday that Wills has been found safe. ORIGINAL: The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is asking for help finding a missing 21-year-old. Matthew Wills is described as a white male, 6 feet tall, 193 pounds, with blue eyes and blonde hair styled into...
Parachuter Found Dead in Boulder County Field
The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) announced yesterday that a parachuter had died on Sunday afternoon in the 10,000 block of N. 75th St., in Boulder County. The 60-year-old man was found just after 3 p.m. on November 16 face down in a field, and was unresponsive and was not breathing. Deputies and Hygiene...

















