Denver police officers to receive raises after hundreds of city employees were laid off
About $200 million: That is how much money the city of Denver needed to make up for in the 2026 budget before widespread layoffs last month.
Female shooting suspect shot victim within earshot of kids, affidavit says
A woman arrested by police in connection with fatally shooting another woman inside a house on Monday allegedly shot the victim within earshot of the victim's kids. Her son found her bleeding on the ground and called 911, according to police. Ashley Patterson, 36, faces charges of first-degree murder after...
Denver to soon have driverless rideshare vehicles moving about its streets
A driverless rideshare option will soon be rolling out in Denver if all goes as planned. Alphabet Inc.'s Waymo has announced that their vehicles are set to arrive in Denver at some point this fall, also reporting that they're working closely with the city and state officials to pull it off. A few major cities where...
Response to Chief Chamberlain’s Remarks on the Killing of Rajon Belt-Stubblefield
Aurora, CO – The Epitome of Black Excellence and Partnership issues this statement in response to the press update by Chief Todd Chamberlain of the Aurora Police Department regarding the officer-involved shooting (modern-day lynching) of Rajon Belt-Stubblefield. On the Weapon Allegation. Chief Chamberlain suggests...
‘As rare as it gets’: Tropical bird spotted near Denver marks 1st Colorado sighting...
Dozens of bird watchers recently flocked to Broomfield to catch a rare glimpse of a tropical bird that has not been seen in Colorado in almost a century.
Person killed on I-25 after getting struck by tire that popped off vehicle
One person was killed on Colorado's I-25 on the afternoon of September 2 after a wheel popped off a northbound vehicle and traveled into southbound lanes. The incident was reported at about 3:15 p.m., taking place just north of Ridgegate Parkway in Lone Tree. The loose tire ended up striking a driver who was in a...
Denver’s center that aids the homeless is closing, but services are still available
The Assessment, Intake and Diversion Center offers was slated to close earlier in 2025, but then the city decided to keep it open. Now it is officially closing.
Denver license plate readers raise mass surveillance concerns
Councilmember Sarah Parady says every time she learns more about Flock's license plate reader system, she grows more alarmed. The big picture: The concern prompted her last week to call on Mayor Mike Johnston to shutter the cameras in Denver after audit logs showed data collected may have been used to assist federal...
BODYCAM: Mud Covered Guy In Just A Speedo Runs From Cops
A guy named Alec Bogus, wearing just a Speedo, covered completely head to toe in mud, ran from the cops at the Indian Hot Springs in Denver.
Plane Collides With Another Passenger Jet While Pulling Out Of Gate
The collision left the passengers startled, but no injuries were reported.
