Group of Riders Stage Highway Takeover With Off-Road Vehicles in Aurora
Youngsters have taken to stunt driving and riding across America, with police mostly failing to get to the root cause of the problem. And that is one reason why street takeovers have become a common ... Read more
Denver weather: Changing weather this weekend, bringing rain for some
After a dry, breezy, and somewhat fiery week, the Denver weather forecast features a big change in the weather pattern that will bring several opportunities for rain in the coming week, particularly starting on Sunday.
Cherry Creek School Board Director resigns, accused of making racial remarks
A school board member in a Denver metro area district resigned after the board said he made "racialized remarks."
Three years later, double homicide at Denver restaurant remains unsolved
It's been three years since the double homicide, but police have yet to develop leads that will advance their investigation.
Here’s a shortcut that will help people who are fighting DMV late fees
Residents in Denver are frustrated as they face late fees for car registrations due to DMV delays that occur despite getting their paperwork late.
Denver Sues Owner of Your Mom’s House, State of Colorado
We’re aiming to raise $20,000 by April 26. Your support ensures Westword can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print. The City of Denver has no idea what to do with the extra money collected in the city-ordered...
State fires high-paid BHA employee who was under investigation by AG, accused of stealing...
DENVER — The Colorado Behavioral Health Administration fired a high-paid employee Friday afternoon after it learned that she was hired while under investigation by the state Attorney General's Office for allegedly stealing nearly $100,000 from a nonprofit she used to lead. Lindsay Salas was hired by the BHA in...
Mystery Death On Lawrence Street Triggers Denver Police Probe
Denver police said Friday they were working an outside death investigation in the 2200 block of Lawrence and that the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner will be responsible for determining and releasing the official cause of death. The department shared the alert on its primary social account and noted that any new information would be added to the same post thread. Officers also...
Denver shelter ‘overflowing’ with cats after animal hoarding investigation
DENVER — Denver Animal Shelter will reduce adoption fees on adult cats as the shelter has been inundated with felines. The shelter said it is "overflowing" with cats in need of homes following a large-scale animal hoarding investigation by Denver Animal Protection last week. To help find families for...
Fiancée of man shot by Adams County deputies says he was trying to protect...
The fiancée of a man shot by Adams County deputies in Commerce City in the early morning hours Tuesday said he may have believed someone was trying to break into their home and was just trying to protect them. The man ultimately died from the shooting, his fiancée told FOX31.
