$135 million tax increase pitched as a solution for Jeffco Public Schools’ budget gap
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. Faced with a looming deficit, Jeffco Public Schools is weighing whether to ask voters in November to approve a $135 million tax increase. A community adviso
QuikTrip Expands Presence in Colorado
The retailer now operates 28 stores in the state with 14 more under construction. QuikTrip (QT) has announced the opening of its newest location in the Denver, Colo., metro area and its fourth in Aurora. Located at 14305 E. Alameda Ave., the site opened to the public on July 2.
Metz sentenced for shooting teenager taking homecoming photos in 2024
The incident occurred in September 2024 when his girlfriend called to inform him that two teenagers were on the property, trying to find a spot for homecoming photos.
Aldi files plans for its first two Colorado stores — and 48 more are...
Start saving your quarters. Aldi, the German-born discount grocery chain with a cult following and a coin-operated cart system, has filed plans for its first two Colorado stores — both […]
QuikTrip Plans New Arvada Convenience Store
QuikTrip could soon bring a new convenience store and gas station to Arvada as the company seeks approval for a new location. The proposed development would be located at the southeast corner of SH-93 and SH-72 (9295 Matterhorn Ln), according to a rezoning request currently under review by the City of Arvada.
Gun groups sue Denver, Polis, Weiser and others over ‘assault’ weapons ban
A lawsuit filed in federal court by three Denver residents and two gun rights groups aims to strike down the city’s “assault weapon” restrictions, along with bans on ammunition magazines holding 15 rounds or more. The complaint, filed on June 30 by Ray Elliott, Trevor Alley and Michael Vitco, along with the Firearms Po
E-bike battery causes apartment building fire
Investigators from South Adams County Fire Rescue say an E-bike battery caused an early morning fire at the Greyhound Apartments on East 62nd Avenue in Commerce City.
Video shows arrest during in-progress bank robbery in Arvada
Video released by the Arvada Police Department showed the moment officers arrested a man who was actively robbing a bank.
Amid summer doldrums, Denver area home prices continue edging up
The Denver Metro home sales market slid into a summer doldrum over the past month, with the number of homes sold falling off 5.56% and the number of homes awaiting a sale rising by 4%. However, area home prices continued a slow, steady climb that has been maintained since early spring. The overall median price […]
10 Must-Visit Colorado Pizzerias That Are Absolutely Worth The Trip
Great pizza has a funny way of turning a drive into a mission. One minute you are chasing scenery, the next you are comparing crust, cheese pull, char, and whether one more slice is a responsible life choice. Colorado turns that little craving into a full-on route, with mountain-town character,...

















