As Denver’s flavored tobacco ban takes effect, retailers face fines, inspections
Enforcement of Denver’s flavored tobacco ban began on Jan. 1 and city officials said that while education efforts will continue, retailers can expect both public-facing and undercover investigations to ensure compliance. The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment is responsible for enforcing the ban,...
Century‑Old City Park West Apartments Leveled For $36 Million Homeless Housing Bet
Two aging apartment buildings at the corner of 18th and Franklin in City Park West are gone, cleared to make room for Chrysalis, a new seven‑story supportive housing complex led by Denver nonprofit The Empowerment Program. In their place, the project is set to bring about 70 deeply affordable apartments reserved for...
Denver’s First Rotating-Themed Cocktail Bar Opens on Broadway
Husband-and-wife duo Sam Wood, a veteran bartender, and creative partner Laura Wood have opened Adventure Time Bar in Denver’s Baker neighborhood (101 S. Broadway St., Suite #9), introducing the market’s first rotating-themed cocktail concept. The 90-minute immersive experience is designed to drive repeat visitation...
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless workers rally, citing low pay, high turnover
Dozens of Colorado Coalition for the Homeless frontline workers and members of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 105 rallied Thursday outside of a downtown CCH office building on north Broadway, calling on the nonprofit to address low wages and poor working conditions. The rally also comes on...
Man accused of kidnapping his son in Commerce City and eluding police is arrested
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — A man accused of domestic violence and kidnapping his son from a Commerce City home has been arrested on several charges. On Jan. 12, officers with the Commerce City Police Department (CCPD) responded to a call about a disturbance along the 10700 block of Wheeling Drive.
Popular Hawaiian Restaurant Chain Coming to Colorado
A Midwest Hawaiian food favorite expanding into Colorado.
Flagship Steakhouse to Open at Denver’s Historic Exchange Building
Restaurateur Bryan Dayton—the force behind Colorado’s acclaimed restaurants, including Corrida, OAK at Fourteenth, BriDer, Acorn, Bellota, C Burger, and C Bar— will open a flagship steakhouse, The Stockton, inside The Exchange, the historic heart of the National Western Center. Set to debut in summer 2026, the...
Suspect in alleged armed carjacking, shootout with deputies identified
The suspect in an alleged armed carjacking in Littleton that led to a vehicle pursuit and gun battle with law enforcement on Monday has been identified as 43-year-old Daniel Reynaldo Tolentino.
St. Vrain Valley plans to close Longmont’s Sanborn Elementary
The St. Vrain Valley School District plans to close Longmont’s Sanborn Elementary School and consolidate the school with nearby Northridge Elementary in the fall of 2027, district leaders announced at Wednesday’s school board meeting. While a formal school board vote is still needed, no school board members raised...
Class action lawsuit proposed in Denver over contaminated gas
Colorado drivers who were shocked to find themselves stuck after filling up with contaminated fuel across the Front Range last week may find relief in a new class action lawsuit proposed in Denver on Tuesday. Ryan Mahon, a Littleton resident, is suing on behalf of himself and “all similarly situated...

















