DPD arrests teen after ‘self‑inflicted’ shooting report turns into homicide case
Police in Denver arrested an 18-year-old man Wednesday in connection with the shooting death of a teenage girl whose wounds were initially reported to have been self-inflicted.
Jeffco saw largest increase in homelessness rate in metro area last year
Jefferson County saw the highest increase in the rate of homelessness in the metro area, though Denver still dwarfed its neighbor’s total number of homeless people. Jeffco saw a 27% increase in homelessness from 2024 to 2025 — the largest increase within the metro, according to Kerry Wrenick, regional homeless...
This Blink-And-You’ll-Miss-It Colorado Smokehouse Has A Pickle Bar And Sells Out Almost Daily
Tucked along Bear Creek, this little smokehouse has a loyal following that lines up early for slow-smoked comfort. The small footprint and relaxed counter service keep the pace simple, but the menu feels focused and confident, reflecting a place that knows exactly what it wants to be. Portions lean hearty...
Englewood Plans to Fill Vacant Spaces, Hopes to Attract an Aldi Grocery Store
Englewood's Safeway at 201 East Jefferson Avenue has been closed since November. Englewood’s South Broadway district is seeing something of a renaissance, but the growing town just south of Denver still has its fair share of closures and vacancies. Over the past several years, Englewood has seen big names...
That time Denver’s Ku Klux Klan mayor fell on his face swinging at a...
Former Denver Mayor Benjamin Stapleton’s name — which once graced the city’s airport and later an entire neighborhood — has been widely dashed through Denver because of his association with the Ku Klux Klan and its rise to power in the city and state. He was...
New Warning Signs at Colorado’s “Atomic Bomb Factory”
The past echoes in the fresh air of Rocky Flats, where wildlife thrives alongside a controversial history. New signs will soon share that story.
Macaroni Grill closes after failing to pay taxes, leaving employees without jobs
WESTMINSTER, Colo. — A Macaroni Grill restaurant in Westminster shut down last week after failing to pay sales taxes, leaving employees without warning and scrambling for their final paychecks, according to city officials and former workers. The City of Westminster closed the restaurant after the business became...
Woman describes unsettling encounter with alleged jogger attacks suspect: “Hope that never happens again”
A Denver woman says she's unsettled by an encounter she had on the street at night with a person she believes is the man who attacked two joggers.
6 Points to Keep in Mind Before Hiring a Family Law Attorney
Consider essential points to keep in mind before hiring a family law attorney to navigate your personal challenges effectively. 6 Points to Keep in Mind Before Hiring a Family Law Attorney. Denver is the capital and most populous city of the state of Colorado. Being situated at an altitude of...
The Best Saunas and Cold Plunges in the Denver Area
If you’re looking for science-backed reasons to brave a cold plunge or unwind in a sauna, there are plenty. But perhaps the biggest draw of these wellness practices is also the simplest: It just feels good. “Oftentimes, people have this elation,” says Chris Minson, a professor of human physiology at the University of...
