Restaurant Roll Call: Every Opening and Closing in April
Even with all the very real challenges involved in opening and maintaining restaurants in the Denver area, April still recorded twice as many openings as closings. Even more heartening were the number of expansions of existing businesses, suggesting that some current operators are doing well enough to justify added growth rather than simply surviving day to day.
Spring freeze wipes out one Colorado farm’s fruit harvest
The owners of Ela Family Farms still brought what they could to a Denver farmer's market, relying on preserved goods and community support.
Rescue underway after hiker falls near Mount Glennon
A rescue effort is underway after a hiker fell in the area near Mount Glennon on Saturday.
Mexican heritage, culture on display at Denver Cinco de Mayo celebration
While it may be Dos de Mayo, celebrations for Cinco de Mayo have already gotten underway. Denver’s annual celebration of Cinco de Mayo kicked off on Saturday with a parade through downtown and a festival in Civic Center. Lively music, colorful dresses, horses and lowriders were prominently on display to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture. […]
Driver unharmed after train crashes into pickup
ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - A 32-year-old man escaped unscathed after his pickup was hit by a train Friday night. The crash was reported at East 64th Avenue and Downing Street just north of Denver proper. Colorado State Patrol shared photos of the badly mangled Chevy -- which it said the driver walked away from.
Opinion: How to handle belligerent homeless people in Denver and why they act that...
The author used artificial intelligence in the crafting of this report. I recently watched a training video that focused on how to handle belligerent homeless people. As a formerly homeless person myself, I was surprised by how pervasive the problem is, but not surprised by what causes aggression among homeless people.
Aurora man found guilty of killing newborn daughter
An Aurora man has been found guilty of causing his newborn daughter’s death by abusing her, authorities said. Hector Alexandro Delarosa, 21, was convicted by a jury of child abuse resulting in death after a seven-day trial, according to a news release from the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. The police initially responded to Children’s […]
Shelter in place lifted after barricade situation at Arvada townhome complex
A shelter in place has been lifted after a suspect barricaded themselves at the Willow Green Townhomes complex near 70th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard in Arvada on Saturday.
Broomfield City Council gives OK on first vote on changes to waste hauling program
Due to public feedback, the Broomfield City Council is considering allowing large and agriculturally zoned properties to be exempt from the city’s universal waste hauling program passed in 2024. Broomfield’s universal waste hauling program began last year and requires non-homeowners association residents — and HOA residents without contracted waste...
Man killed in shooting with police during barricade situation in Arvada
ARVADA, Colo. — A man is dead following a domestic disturbance and assault in which he barricaded himself and others inside an apartment in Arvada, police said. Arvada Police said its officers and Westminster Police officers responded after a report of a disturbance between two men at the Willow Green Townhomes in the area of 70th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard. The report indicated multiple people...

















