Denver’s homeless access more services
More members of Denver’s homeless population are gaining access to health and behavioral services, according to city officials who briefed the Community Planning and Housing Committee on Tuesday. They’re getting more services, and they’re sticking around longer. Data from the Denver Department of Public Health and...
Denver mayor to holiday shoppers: Come to 16th Street, where 65 new stores are open...
Denver's mayor has a pitch to last-minute holiday shoppers: come spend your money on the newly-renovated 16th Street.
What to know about Colorado’s windy Wednesday
Hurricane-force winds in Colorado had major impacts across the Denver metro area, Front Range, and foothills. Wind gusts of over 100 mph were reported in some parts of the state, and over 100,000 people were without power.
Police Say Coyotes Terrorizing Denver Suburb: ‘3 Calls In 30 Minutes’
Police in a Colorado community are warning residents about a surge in coyote activity after officers on Tuesday responded to three separate coyote calls within 30 minutes. The Wheat Ridge Police Department on Tuesday warned residents of the Denver suburb to remove food attractants from their properties and to keep...
Minimum wage will rise in Colorado and Denver in 2026
Colorado is one of 19 states where workers are lined up for a raise when minimum wage increases take effect on New Year's Day. Why it matters: The bump lifts workers' pay across the income ladder but ramps up pressure on employers already squeezed by high costs. By the numbers:...
1 dead after 2-vehicle crash in Aurora Wednesday night
A male driver died after he was hit by another car while driving out of a private road in Aurora on Wednesday night. Officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of South Havana Street and East Alameda Avenue just before 10:40 p.m., according to the Aurora Police Department.
Top wind speeds from Wednesday’s ‘high impact wind event’ across the Front Range
A "high impact wind event" expected to bring up to 90 mph gusts across the Front Range foothills Wednesday ended up beating expectations, with gusts nearing the triple digits later in the afternoon.
Man convicted in 2016 Amtrak train murder
DENVER — Nearly a decade after a body was found on an Amtrak train at Union Station, a Colorado man has been convicted of murdering his girlfriend. Last Friday, Angelo Mantych was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of 28-year-old Marina Placensia, who was traveling from Wisconsin to Denver with her four...
Power shutoff threat could disrupt outpatient services at St. Anthony Hospital
S. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood is preparing for potential public safety power shutoffs (PSPS) that could affect hundreds of patients with clinic appointments.
Wind and power outages continue in Colorado
Strong winds hit the Front Range on Wednesday, impacting core functions like power, public transportation and schools across the area.
