Front Range cities move to restrict and enforce water use
COLORADO, USA — Utilities across Colorado’s Front Range are tightening water restrictions as one of the driest winters in decades leaves water supplies strained and officials warning that conservation will be critical in the months ahead. On Wednesday, Denver Water formally adopted a Stage 1 drought declaration,...
Felony suspect found hiding in stranger’s attic in Wheat Ridge, allegedly told police he...
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (KKTV) - A suspect with a felony warrant out for his arrest was taken into custody after being found in a stranger’s attic last week, according to Wheat Ridge police. On March 13, the Wheat Ridge Police Department (WRPD) said officers were in the area of...
CU Boulder awarded $1.5M to support postdocs amid funding uncertainty
A foundation based in California has awarded the University of Colorado Boulder $1.5 million to fund postdoctoral researchers amid funding uncertainty. CU Boulder’s award is part of $55 million in one-time funding provided by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, split among 30 U.S. universities. Based in the San...
Brookfield Blows Republic Plaza Deadline Again As Denver’s Tallest Tower Teeters
Brookfield Properties has once again let the clock run out on the loan backing Republic Plaza, failing to pay off the debt when it matured on March 15. The 56-story tower, Denver’s tallest building, is now in special servicing as lenders and servicers weigh their options in a downtown office market that still has...
Broomfield restricts RV parking, new policy takes effect next week
The ordinance will prohibit the parking of any RV on any public street for longer than 72 hours in any 14-day period in Broomfield.
Boulder police oversight tensions rise after union complaint, chief says more are possible
Police Chief Steve Redfearn stopped short of criticizing a police union complaint against a volunteer member of the city’s Police Oversight Panel this week and said similar complaints could happen again. “It’s well within their right to file a code of conduct complaint,” he said of the union. “Obviously,...
12 Colorado Seafood Shacks Locals Love More Than Any Fancy Restaurant
Colorado might be known for mountains and ski slopes, but the seafood scene here catches people off guard. In a state with no coastline, that alone makes it worth a closer look. Across the Rockies and the high plains, a handful of no-frills seafood shacks have built strong local followings....
💧 Easy ways to save water at home during Colorado’s drought
Colorado is facing a severe drought, and Denver Water is encouraging residents to take simple steps to cut water use at home. Easy habits like turning off the tap while brushing your teeth, limiting showers to 5 minutes, and running full loads in dishwashers and washing machines can make a big difference.
Family faces manslaughter charges in a historic Colorado assisted suicide case
The death of 91-year-old Mildred “Milsy” Roller was not just an assisted suicide, but a crime, according to the Boulder District Attorney.
Colorado towns enact water restrictions as drought forecast looks grim
The lack of consistent snowfall during the winter months has limited runoff expectations, a critical source of water supply for reservoirs across the Front Range. A dry winter and dwindling snowpack are raising concerns across Colorado, where water managers warn that restrictions may be needed if conditions do not...
