Murder investigation in Lone Tree raises questions about public safety
A murder investigation at a Denver-area apartment complex left many in the community in the dark and questioning their safety.
Denver list of youths prone to gun violence based on stereotypes, City Council told
A Denver program called GAIN has been described by area youth as a “mothership list” of youngsters believed to be “troublemakers” based on their relatives and who they hang out with. They said it targets youth of color.
Man swinging machete dressed like ‘Backstreet Boy’ arrested in Boulder
A rather interesting situation unfolded in Boulder on October 14, involving a man authorities described as “dressed not unlike a 90s era Backstreet Boy” allegedly swinging a large red machete at people. When Boulder Police Department officers responded to the initial report, it was discovered the suspect had already...
Denver council wants to restore homeless work program, migrant legal services and more in...
The Denver City Council wants to restore a homeless work program, migrant legal services and much more in Mayor Mike Johnston's 2026 proposed budget. The council delivered a letter to the mayor Oct. 10 outlining changes they would like to see made to the budget. Those include the following line items that are...
Denver firefighters rush to burning apartment before dawn Friday
Denver firefighters rushed to a burning apartment at a complex in the area of Yosemite and Hampden early Friday morning.
Community groups address safety, drug activity concerns in downtown Denver
Residents and business owners say certain downtown Denver blocks have become unsafe with crowds gathering and drug use observed.
A night in the Denver jail costs taxpayers $164, public defenders try to keep...
Being incarcerated in the Denver jails costs $164 per night, and many of those beds are taken up by homeless people, the leader of Denver’s public defender office said Wednesday.
Why economists say Colorado’s economy is on the brink of a recession
DU Professor Mac Clouse said Denver and Boulder County’s label as sanctuary designations in the eyes of the Federal Government only makes the outlook tougher.
Deputy injured after semi crashes into parked patrol vehicle on I-25
A deputy was injured after a semi hauling a trailer crashed into a parked Weld County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle on Interstate 25 on Wednesday morning.
Helicopter on Colfax? It’s just the police chiefs’ convention
You can see anything on Colfax Avenue, including a Eurocopter AS-350 AStar single-turboshaft helicopter. The chopper, operated by the Kansas Highway Patrol, made a splashy landing near Colfax and Speer during rush hour on Wednesday evening, shutting down the road and catching a lot of bewildered looks. The helicopter...
