Model rocket that sparked Broomfield grass fire was prohibited under fire ban
A grass fire that prompted evacuation warnings for some Broomfield residents on Monday afternoon was sparked accidentally by someone launching model rockets in a park. About 2:30 p.m., North Metro Fire Rescue crews responded to a report of a grass fire in the Remote Control Airfield Park northwest of 144th Avenue and...
Unmanned Drone Electrical Inspections Begin Today In Longmont; Expected Completion By Apr 10
The City of Longmont is utilizing an unmanned drone to complete inspections of electrical equipment beginning today, March 23. The inspections are part of the city’s maintenance program and the drone flights are expected to be completed by Friday, April 10 at the latest. The flights will be above...
Coordinated traffic enforcement operation planned in Denver Wednesday
DENVER — Five Colorado law enforcement agencies will conduct a coordinated traffic enforcement operation on Wednesday. The Colorado State Patrol said the operation will enforce traffic laws on Interstate 25 in south Denver. This operation will focus on lane violations and unsafe speeds, according to Colorado State...
🐾 Why picking up after your dog protects Boulder’s environment
Dog waste isn’t just unpleasant—it can harm Boulder’s land and water. The City of Boulder explains that dog feces contain high levels of nitrogen and bacteria that can pollute waterways, fuel harmful algal blooms, and damage native plants. It can also spread parasites that linger in soil and water for years, posing...
Boulder water supply remains stable for now, but conservation advisories likely
After a dry winter, Boulder officials say the city’s water supply remains in good shape, for now, but are preparing residents for possible conservation measures. “We’re watching the situation closely,” Director of Utilities Joe Taddeucci told the city’s Water Resources Advisory Board on March 16. Boulder...
Former Frasca chefs open Casa Juani, and Boulder is lining up
Casa Juani, a new Spanish restaurant from former Frasca chefs, is fresh on the Pearl Street scene and already booked like a Boulder staple. State of play: Husband-and-wife duo Eduardo Valle Lobo and Kelly Jeun are betting their shared roots, travels and fine-dining chops can establish a new foodie hot spot in...
Drunk Driver Who Killed 4 Bochurim On Garden State Parkway Indicted On 15 Counts
A man accused of driving drunk the wrong way on the New Jersey Turnpike and killing four bochurim in a head-on collision has been hit with a 15-count indictment, with prosecutors adding weapons charges after authorities discovered an AR-style rifle fitted with a suppressor and hollow-point bullets in his truck.
Man caught napping in stranger’s attic in Wheat Ridge
A man with a warrant for his arrest was caught napping in a stranger's attic in Wheat Ridge.
Outdoor retailer closing after 26 years in Denver
DENVER — An outdoor gear retailer is closing its doors after 26 years in Denver. Wilderness Exchange announced it will close its business on Sunday at Platte and 15th Street near Confluence Park. "For 26 years, we’ve had the privilege and honor of serving the Denver and greater Front...
Man allegedly driving nearly 3 times legal limit charged in deadly crash
DENVER (KDVR) — A man allegedly driving nearly three times the legal limit is facing charges after a 79-year-old man was hit in Commerce City and later died. The Commerce City Police Department said Vicente Zuniga-Castillo, 56, is facing vehicular homicide and DUI charges after an investigation from its traffic team.
