Regis University professor pleads not guilty to killing wife
A Regis University English professor accused of murdering his wife, who was found dead in their home along with their infant daughter in July 2024, has pleaded not guilty.
Why aren’t more power lines buried in Colorado?
With many Coloradans still in the dark Friday evening, some have been asking why Xcel Energy is shutting off power and why aren't more power lines buried underground here in Colorado? Experts say it is easier said than done.
1 injured in shooting involving officers in Northglenn
NORTHGLENN, Colo. — One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting involving police in Northglenn Friday night. The Northglenn Police Department shared on social media at 10:16 p.m. that officers were involved in a shooting in the area of 104th Avenue and Bannock Street, just west of Interstate 25. The...
Denver grand jury indicts 7 on 131 counts related to identity theft operation
A Denver grand jury returned a 131-count indictment against seven people in connection with a wide-scale identity theft operation, the Denver District Attorney’s Office announced Friday. The seven alleged racketeers — Jordan Ashley, Keiichi Hiramatsu, Ryan Jennings, Douglas Jump, Shawn McClintock, Kaisha Valentin and...
Denver’s Budget Battle Exposes a National Crisis for Homeless Families
As Family Homelessness Skyrockets, Elected Officials Say No to $9M in Shelter Funding, Revealing Impossible Choices U.S. Cities Now Face As cities across the U.S. grapple with rising rates of family homelessness, one city’s debate over providing additional funds to … Continue reading →
Bells, buckets and tradition: Fie family celebrates 70 years with the Salvation Army
Three members of the Fie family stood outside the Cherry Cricket in Cherry Creek Friday morning, ringing a 130-year-old bell attached to a worn leather strap. “It’s a family endeavor,” Roxanne Anderson said. “It’s just warms your heart to be able to help others.”. That bell...
Foothills community considers whether power shutoff was needed
Many people were out 24 hours or more, leading to melting food and angst as another outage loomed on Friday.
Victims of serial rapist share story after conviction
A Parker man has been convicted on all counts in a sexual assault trial. The district attorney says he used drugs, deception and manipulation to prey on women who trusted him.
Enrollment drop of 1,200 students may lead to what Denver superintendent calls ‘operational shifts’
Sign up for Chalkbeat Colorado’s free daily newsletter to get the latest reporting from us, plus curated news from other Colorado outlets, delivered to your inbox. Enrollment in Denver Public Schools dropped by about 1,200 students this year as the arrival of new immigrant students slowed, district officials told the...
Several roads closed amid strong winds Friday
Strong winds across the Front Range have caused several road closures on Friday.
