EDITORIAL: Colorado’s crime rate remains dismal
The Polis administration’s announcement the other day touting a drop in Colorado’s nationally notorious rate of auto theft was welcome news — as long as it lasted. As The Gazette reported, the state Department of Public Safety released data late last month showing auto thefts were down this year by 36%, from January t
Fireworks believed to spark 20 fires on Fourth of July, Aurora officials say
As fire danger remains high and with people expected to use fireworks throughout the week, officials urge people to be safe.
People are talking to AI ghosts to cope with grief – does it actually...
Artificial intelligence can now recreate the voice and personality of someone who has died, turning old messages, photos, and recordings into a chatbot that carries on a conversation. Whether that comforts grieving people or makes loss harder has remained largely an open question. A new study found that most participan
Member of the Month: Olde Town Exchange
Since opening its doors in November 2015, Olde Town Exchange has become much more than a women’s consignment boutique. It has grown into a welcoming gathering place where sustainability, style, and community come together. This month, we’re proud to recognize Olde Town Exchange as our Member of the Month and celebrate
NICU Babies Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday At AdventHealth Avista
LOUISVILLE, Colo. — Some of Colorado’s smallest patriots marked Independence Day in an unforgettable way as babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at AdventHealth Avista celebrated America’s 250th birthday, dressed in festive red, white and blue. NICU nurses at the Louisville hospital surprised families by..
Fire danger and drought: Why some Denver metro cities kept fireworks displays
High fire danger and drought conditions forced cities across the state, including the Denver metro, to make tough decisions about whether to cancel or keep their Fourth of July fireworks displays.
RTD’s $250M budget deficit discussions has some paratransit riders concerned
RTD is facing a $250 million budget deficit, and some paratransit riders worry that board members' ideas for closing the gap could leave them with fewer transportation options.
Man shot, killed after Fourth of July party in Thornton
The Thornton Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was shot and killed at a Fourth of July party in Thornton.
Brush fires cause lane closures on SB I-25 in Castle Pines
Crews responded to two brush fires near Interstate 25 in Castle Pines, prompting traffic delays Sunday afternoon.
Denver International Airport to Convert Old Baggage Tunnels Into Underground Walkways
Denver International Airport is preparing to transform sections of its long-unused underground infrastructure into pedestrian pathways that will connect the main terminal with its concourses. The project draws on tunnels originally constructed for an automated baggage system that never fully operated. Officials see the

















