Skinny Tornado Pops Up Near DIA, Vanishes in Minutes
A skinny, rope-like tornado known as a landspout briefly touched down Sunday just east of Aurora, south of Denver International Airport, then disappeared almost as fast as it formed. Witnesses caught the fleeting funnel on video as it spun over open ground, and officials say it was gone within minutes with no reported
Denver Train Crash Kills Pedestrian Overnight
Pedestrian killed in crash with train: Police – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Pexels) Denver – A person lost their life in a collision with a train during the overnight hours. Local police confirmed the fatality after responding to the scene. The incident has drawn attention to rail safety in the
From soaking rain to mountain snow: Colorado’s storm isn’t done yet
A weather system that moved into Colorado overnight, bringing much-needed moisture to the state, might be overstaying its welcome after non-stop rain on Monday.
Denver’s Freshest Coastal Dining Experience Awaits
In the heart of Cherry Creek, Salt Water Social offers a refreshing take on dining in Denver —one that channels coastal flavors, seasonal ingredients and an atmosphere designed for lingering a little longer. Surrounded by some of the neighborhood’s best shopping, galleries and boutique hotels, it’s an easy destination
Lakewood’s Colfax Corridor Heats Up as El Pollo Loco Lands by Casa Bonita
Lakewood’s stretch of West Colfax just got a little smokier. El Pollo Loco has opened a new restaurant at 6441 W. Colfax Ave., bringing the chain’s citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken to the busy Colfax corridor. The spot sits in the Lamar Station shopping center near the Casa Bonita complex and lists daily service
Homelessness drops slightly in Denver metro area
There were 35,601 people homeless last year in metro Denver, compared with 36,065 in 2024, a drop of 1.3%, according to a statewide report by the Metro Denver Homeless Initiative released Monday. Meanwhile, homelessness in El Paso County grew between 2024 and 2025 at a rate faster than any other part of Colorado, accor
Man sentenced to probation in Denver crash that killed bicyclist
DENVER — A man has been sentenced to probation and community service after pleading guilty to a traffic charge in connection with a crash that killed a bicyclist in Denver last year. Jonathan Jarabek, 29, pleaded guilty in Denver county court on April 28 to one count of leaving...
Aurora’s Stanley Marketplace is changing hands
Aurora’s Stanley Marketplace, the sprawling mixed-use complex that’s home to a couple of metro Denver’s most notable restaurants, is in the process of moving to new ownership. Although the sale is not yet final, Westword has confirmed that the 140,000-square-foot food-and-retail facility is under contract. Westfield Co
Report: Former Cherry Creek Schools HR chief likely violated policies
The former Cherry Creek Superintendent and his wife, the former director of human resources, likely violated school board policy with their travel and relationship with certain vendors.
Man sentenced in Commerce City animal cruelty case
ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. — A man who faced multiple charges after police found young children and dozens of animals living in "squalor" in Commerce City last year has been sentenced. Demetrio Urbina, 39, pleaded guilty in March to three misdemeanors, including cruelty to animals, unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine

















