Suspect sentenced for shooting outside Aurora skating rink
AURORA, Colo — A suspect pleaded guilty and was sentenced Tuesday for a shooting that injured two teens outside an Aurora roller skating rink last year. Jayden Martin, 19, pleaded guilty Monday to one count of second-degree assault, according to court records. Other charges were dismissed as part of the plea...
Denver Zoo Lawsuit Alleges New Sea Lion Exhibit Was Built Poorly, Suffers From Leaks
The Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance made a splash last May with a “brand-new, state-of-the-art habitat” for sea lions, including a sixteen-foot viewing window, salt water pools and advanced filtration system. Less than one year later, that same exhibit has dealt with multiple leaks and cracked areas, rusty cages...
Man found dead 800 feet below overlook identified as 40-year-old from Denver
A man who was found dead at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park on March 24 has been identified by the Montrose County Coroner’s Office as 40-year-old Paul J. Shallcross of Denver. The cause and manner of Shallcross’ death remains under investigation at this time. Shallcross was located roughly 800 feet below...
Aurora Cops Hunt Stabbing Suspect After 2 A.M. Street Attack
A man was stabbed during an attempted robbery in northwest Aurora in the early hours of March 19, and police are now asking residents and business owners to help them track down the attacker. Investigators say the assault happened around 2 a.m. near East 12th Avenue and Yosemite Street, and the suspect took off...
Thornton pet store closed for nonpayment of taxes
THORNTON, Colo. — A pet store in Thornton is being forced to close due to its history of tax problems. The City of Thornton posted on Facebook Wednesday that it had closed the Pet Ranch store located in the Mission Trace Shopping Center at 120th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard.
Chinese Staple Abruptly Closes After More Than Forty Years
Open since 1985, Imperial Chinese is among the city’s oldest continuously operating Chinese restaurants — but now its run has ended. “After many years at Imperial Chinese we have made the difficult decision to close our doors. Due to rising operating costs and ongoing economic challenges, this was not an easy...
Xfinity pulls the plug on local ABC affiliate
Arts news: Denver Alamo set to strike; historic Bright Eyes concert; what’s next for City Park Jazz?; dog days at Colorado Shakespeare Festival Viewers who tuned in for Denver7 News around 6 p.m. Tuesday night were in for a rude surprise when the feed went dark, soon replaced by an ominous message that the entire […]
City of Denver & DU Agree to Buc-ees Adjacent to I-25 & University Boulevard
In a hastily called press conference Tuesday, Denver mayor Mike Johnston and Chancellor Jeremy Haefner announced a joint real estate agreement to allow Buc-ees to develop a parcel of land on the northeast corner of Buchtel Boulevard and University Boulevard. Under the deal, the City of Denver is relocating an aging...
Mark Your Calendars for the Big Wheels on the Farm Car Show
As one of the main events of the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival, the Big Wheels on the Farm Car Show is more than just a showcase of classic cars – it’s a true celebration of our community. This family-friendly event brings together car enthusiasts, delicious food, live music, and a whole lot of fun, all for a great...
Tents, Trash and Fear as Lakewood Overpass Camp Springs Back to Life
Tents and trash are back under the Wadsworth Boulevard overpass at 6th Avenue in Lakewood, and nearby residents say so are their worries. Campers have returned to the same gulch where crews cleared a large encampment last year, and neighbors report finding needles, feces, and evidence of open fires. Lakewood police...
