Evacuees allowed back home in Thornton after grass fire leaves 5 injured
People forced to flee a rapidly spreading grass fire in Thornton earlier Wednesday were allowed back home hours after the blaze sent a large plume of black smoke into the air.
Denver Restaurant Fined for Child Labor Violations
Federal investigators found that Mt. Fuji Hibachi in Aurora allowed minors to perform hazardous tasks and work illegal hours. A federal investigation into a Denver-area restaurant has resulted in significant penalties after authorities discovered multiple violations of child labor laws, including the use of minors...
Suspect arrested in connection to attacks on 2 runners in Denver
DENVER (KKTV) - A man accused of attacking two runners in Denver last month has been arrested, police announced Monday. The first assault happened on the evening of Jan. 7 in the 1300 block of Grant Street in the city’s Platt Park neighborhood. According to 11 News sister station CBS Denver, which spoke to a good...
Opinion: Denver Homeless Hotel Diary: Screamers, wall-bangers, hole punchers
For the past week, about this time every morning (3:41 a.m.) a band of profoundly mentally ill residents in my building start their morning jam. First, a man with a high-pitched voice begins to whine like nails on a chalkboard. Next, the meth users begin to throw breakable items to the floor. Finally, another...
Denver ditches Flock Safety, picks new vendor for license plate reading cameras
After months of debate and protest over Denver's use of Flock Safety for license plate reader services, the city is moving to a new company to continue the services with an "extensive list of privacy safeguards."
Denver Colorado Nature Alert: Kill-On-Sight Beetle Threatens Trees at City Park and Cherry Creek...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Denver, Colorado – Visitors heading to City Park or jogging the Cherry Creek Trail are being urged to act immediately if they spot a destructive invasive beetle capable of killing hardwood trees across the...
DPD arrests suspect in Valentine’s Day homicide in Valverde neighborhood
Police in Denver have arrested a suspect wanted in a homicide that took place Valentine’s Day in the city’s Valverde neighborhood.
We’re looking for Denver’s best ice cream shop. Submit your nominations.
The mild winter has already got us thinking about ice cream. So, we’re on the hunt for Denver’s best ice cream shop. The Denver Gazette’s Ice Cream Shop Bracket is launching next week, pitting the best of the best against one another in a March Madness-style bracket tournament.
Denver’s new property tax postcard has some residents riled
The city of Denver has launched a way of saving $100,000 toward this year’s projected $200 million budget shortfall: Instead of mailing out individual property tax bills, the city is sending postcards, reminding taxpayers that taxes are coming due and providing a website where they can find their bill.
Driver going nearly 40 mph over in stolen truck crashes into light pole: Police
A driver was arrested after allegedly driving a stolen truck nearly 40 mph over the speed limit before crashing into a light pole in Englewood on Wednesday morning.

















