Girl Scout troop tackles student conflict with “peace path” project
A Girl Scout troop in Jefferson County is tackling conflict resolution with a project designed to help classmates settle arguments on their own.
Things to do in Denver this weekend, May 15-17
It’s a great weekend to be active and get outside. The Colfax Marathon kicks off Friday with a Health & Fitness Expo at Empower Field at Mile High, followed by races on Saturday and Sunday. (Read more about the marathon here.) The Colorado Rockies are also in town, and Denver Summit FC hosts Pride Night at Dick’s Sport
Denver Water to drain Antero Reservoir amid one of Colorado’s worst snowpack years
HARTSEL • The Antero Reservoir isn’t empty yet. But it will be in about six weeks. Facing historically low runoff from this year’s drought-stricken snowpack, Denver Water expects to drain Antero Reservoir within the next six weeks to reduce evaporation losses and preserve water supplies. On May 1, Denver Water began re
Taco Bell Cantina debuts first Colorado location
DENVER — A new Taco Bell concept has come to Colorado for the first time. Taco Bell Cantina has opened its first location in the state at Denver International Airport (DIA) in Concourse A. Airport officials said last year that Mission Yogurt was developing the Taco Bell Cantina near...
Belleview Park to see $9M renovation, relocating animal farm
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Englewood park that has been home to a miniature train and animal petting farm for more than 50 years will get a makeover. The City of Englewood said a Belleview Park renovation project includes a variety of park-wide improvements aimed at enhancing infrastructure, safety, accessibility, and the
Colorado History: Silas Soule died for refusing to whitewash the Sand Creek Massacre. His...
On a windswept day exactly 161 years after his murder, Silas Soule’s white marble headstone attracts few visitors. A small bouquet of artificial flowers adds a splash of color that sets this marker apart from the rows of other military graves, while a couple of patriotic pins lie in the dust at its base.
Commerce City police looking for copper wire thieves after 19 electrical boxes stripped
Commerce City police say 19 electrical boxes in the city have recently been vandalized and stripped of their copper wiring.
Road closures planned for Denver Colfax Marathon: Here’s what drivers should expect
More than 28,000 people are expected to hit the ground running this Sunday for the Denver Colfax Marathon.
Wheat Ridge police seek help to identify suspect linked to repeat traffic offenses, trespassing
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. — Wheat Ridge Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of multiple repeat traffic-related offenses, including eluding officers, reckless driving, and trespassing on the grounds of the former Lutheran Medical Center Campus. In a post shared on X, the Wheat Ridge...
Denver City Council debates controversial proposal to reduce penalties for some municipal offenses
The proposal, known as File 26-0328, would overhaul parts of Denver’s municipal sentencing system and reclassify some low-level offenses into a lower penalty category carrying a maximum punishment of 10 days in jail and a $300 fine.

















