Colorado city looks to use drones to respond to illegal fireworks calls
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. (KRDO) -- A Colorado city might be using drones this 4th of July to investigate complaints about illegal fireworks. According to our partners at 9News in Denver, the Wheatridge Police Department has drones on hand in case they need to inspect wooded or otherwise hard-to-reach areas for illegal...
Colorado deputy uses rope to free bear stuck in SUV, but not before extensive...
In Colorado, it's not just humans breaking into vehicles – some animals are capable of doing so, too. A recent incident tackled by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office puts this risk on display, with a deputy responding to a report of a bear breaking into an SUV and getting stuck inside on Saturday morning. The...
Inmate at Denver’s downtown jail arrested in murder investigation of fellow inmate: police
An inmate at Denver's Downtown Detention Center was arrested Monday for investigation into the first-degree murder of another inmate with whom he shared a housing unit, according to the Denver Police Department.
Alleged gang member wanted for multiple felonies arrested by Colorado SWAT team
ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - An accused gang member was arrested Thursday by the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office’s SWAT team. Deputies were reportedly contacted by the Lakewood Police Department regarding a wanted fugitive they tracked to Glendale. Deputies said 27-year-old James Lee is a gang member, known to...
This Cliffside Colorado Park Has Underground Caves And America’s Highest Elevation Roller Coaster
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to ride a roller coaster at 7,000 feet or explore a cavern carved over millions of years, Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs, Colorado is the kind of place that turns “just passing through” into a full-on adventure. Suspended above the Roaring Fork Valley, this mountaintop attraction blends natural wonders with thrill-ride whimsy—and yes, it’s as wild as it sounds.
This Remote Colorado Sanctuary Lets You Howl With Wolves In The Shadow Of Pikes...
Tucked in the pine-scented foothills of Divide, Colorado—just west of Colorado Springs—you’ll find a wildlife experience that’s equal parts goosebumps and heart-tugs. The Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center isn’t a typical roadside animal park. Here, you don’t just snap a pic and move on. You connect, eye-to-eye, with wolves, coyotes, and foxes who’ve been given a second chance at life—and might even join them in a twilight howl.
Denver gives micro grants to businesses affected by BRT project on Colfax
An earlier grant program offered up to $15,000 for businesses that suffered a 20% hit to their business, but some business owners felt like the city was trying to disprove their claims. A new program has a lower bar, but less money.
The Three Best Places to Buy Men’s Sneakers in Denver
In a world where Carrie Bradshaw has encouraged women around the world to invest in as many shoes as she wants, its time to flip the script and realize that a good pair of sneakers on a man can do the same thing as the perfect pair of heels. Guys, sneakers are the best way to show off a little bit of style and...
WATCH: Bear breaks into Jefferson County resident’s car
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a “different kind of car break-in” on Saturday morning. Deputies said a bear hopped into a Jefferson County resident’s vehicle. The bear was able to get into the car, but could not get back out.
‘We will not be able to meet the need that is coming’: Food shelves...
At Community Food Share, a branch of Feeding America, just northwest of Denver, helping families put food on the table is just part of what they do.