Apartment complex residents rally over safety concerns
Apartment complex residents in a Denver neighborhood are rallying for better safety standards in their homes.
Jefferson County drops down to stage 1 fire restrictions
After some much-needed rain over the past few weeks, officials in Jefferson County have eased fire restrictions in unincorporated areas of the county. Jefferson County had previously been in Stage 2 restrictions since early July. As of Tuesday, the county has dropped down to Stage 1 restrictions. While restrictions hav
Teacher found dead with throat slit; detectives scrutinize husband’s shifting story
Patrick Barnett is accused of killing wife Lindsey Barnett, a Lakewood elementary school art teacher found dead with a neck wound in their shower.
Former Aurora officer charged after allegedly consuming drugs seized as evidence
A former Aurora police officer who resigned earlier this month after allegedly using drugs seized as evidence is now facing criminal charges, Denver7 Investigates has learned.
The 12 Best Barbecue Restaurants in Denver and Beyond
Barbecue isn’t easy. The long hours, the procurement of hardwood for fuel, the unpredictability of the process, and the cost of meat mean that the best smokehouses are run by passionate souls dedicated to perfecting an imperfect craft. Even when the smoking’s done, pitmasters still have to please the...
Estimated 30K fish die in St. Vrain State Park
An estimated 30,000 fish died in St. Vrain State Park, the park announced in a social media post.
Arvada denies harvest festival permits over safety, financial concerns
The Arvada Harvest Festival and Parade faces an uncertain future after the city denied permits over safety and financial concerns.
Xcel replaces power poles, lines as part of wildfire mitigation project
If you live in the area of Lookout Mountain, expect to see Xcel Energy crews up in your area as they are working on a portion of a $1.7 billion wildfire mitigation project.
Denver police increase patrols to target drivers with expired license plates
The Denver Police Department says that starting next week, they will increase patrols to encourage drivers to renew anything expired.
Rare bear sighting surprises Denver neighborhood
A mother bear and her cub wandered into Denver's Harvey Park neighborhood this week. Why it matters: Bears rarely venture into the city, but Colorado is seeing record bear activity this year as drought, wildfires and low snowpack send them searching farther for food before winter. What they're saying: Harvey Park resid

















