Denver Officer Talks Young Man Down From I-25 Overpass Ledge
A man threatening to jump from the East Evans Avenue overpass onto Interstate 25 below was talked down from the edge last Friday by a Denver police officer whose calm, patient approach is now being credited with saving his life. Officer O'Connor persuaded the individual to step away from the ledge and move to a safe lo
Paraprofessional charged after allegedly dragging disabled student on ground
A paraprofessional who worked at a Jefferson County elementary school is facing charges after allegedly dragging a disabled student on the ground more than ten feet, according to the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
Man on parole gets prison sentence for 2022 murder in Englewood
Over four years after the death of Margaret Eberhart, a man who was on parole at the time has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder.
Scooters are still all over Denver sidewalks. Now, the city is reviewing Veo’s contract.
Riding electric scooters on sidewalks is prohibited in Denver, but you wouldn’t know it when you’re out and about in the city. Illegal sidewalk riding has been a persistent issue ever since rentable e-scooters came to Denver in 2018. When the city began seeking new scooter vendors last year, one of its primary prioriti
Jefferson County deputies, animal control officers rescue dog locked in hot van for nearly...
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) - Animal Control officers in Jefferson County were called to rescue a dog that was locked inside a van unattended for a few hours in the heat without any visible airflow. Jefferson County deputies said the officers were called to the Ridge Recreation Center after witnesses...
Arrest made after chase of reportedly stolen vehicle leads to crash in Arapahoe County
Officials announced an arrest stemming from a pursuit that led to a multi-vehicle crash on East Iliff Avenue on Tuesday.
Ex-Jeffco paraprofessional accused of assaulting developmentally disabled student
A paraprofessional formerly employed at a Jefferson County elementary school has been charged with child abuse after she allegedly assaulted a developmentally disabled student. Cynthia Ann Monroe, 60, was charged with felony third-degree assault and misdemeanor child abuse, according to a news release from the 1st Judi
Tres Picosos Rolls Into 1,200 QuikTrip Stores as C-Stores Chase Real Food
The convenience store roller grill is no longer the ceiling on c-store food. It's the floor. And the latest proof point rolled in this week: Tres Picosos, the Denver-born authentic Mexican burrito company, is now stocked in more than 1,200 QuikTrip (QT) convenience stores across 23 states. For operators and...
“That’s a Different Decade!”: Driver’s 2017 License Plates Finally Catch Up With Him, and...
A traffic stop in Commerce City served as a vivid lesson in improper vehicle registration maintenance, and the online community found the situation highly amusing. Law enforcement stopped a driver whose license plates were conspicuously ... Read more
K-9 Rex Sniffs Missing Girl’s Shoes and Finds Her Just 12 Minutes Later
For nearly two terrifying hours, a Colorado mother waited desperately for any sign of her missing 7-year-old daughter, knowing that every passing minute made the uncertainty even harder to bear. Deputies searched for the child as concern continued to grow, but an important clue was sitting much closer than anyone might
