DOJ issues cease-and-desist on Denver gun ban
A legal dispute is growing after the Department of Justice reportedly issued a cease-and-desist notice connected to a gun restriction policy in Denver. The move has quickly drawn attention from both gun rights groups and local officials, with arguments centering on whether the city overstepped legal boundaries with the ban. The situation reflects a larger...
Pedestrian killed in crash in Lakewood
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Police are investigating a crash that killed a pedestrian in Lakewood Saturday. The Lakewood Police Department said agents responded to the intersection of West Colfax Avenue and Independence Street after receiving reports of an auto versus pedestrian crash. The pedestrian died at the scene, police said....
Every Opening and Closing This Week: Three Chef-Driven Restaurants Make Their Debut
It was a big week for openings, including three new concepts from chefs who’d already made their mark on the culinary landscape and are now taking on new challenges. Theo Adley, who’s been offering destination-worthy dining in Lyons at Marigold, opened Heretik, a Basque and Southwestern French restaurant in RiNo. The two-time James Beard Award semifinalist leads hard with rotisserie chicken, seafood...
Off-Leash Culture in Colorado Parks Is Putting People at Risk
Denver park rangers issued 686 tickets for off-leash dogs from January through October 2025, making it the most common citation in the city’s parks behind parking violations. That number only tells part of the story. According to the Insurance Information Institute, U.S. insurers paid out $1.86 billion in dog-related injury claims in 2025, with the number of claims rising more than 25...
Proposed Denver police policy could loosen guidelines for use of Tasers
The Denver Police Department is currently revising its use of force policy regarding when officers can deploy Tasers, which could potentially loosen the guideline. The proposed policy would allow officers to use a Taser on a person before they have become actively aggressive, according to a statement from Denver police. The revision to the policy […]
“The City Is Woefully Unable to Handle Even the Basics”
What used to be accomplished with the click of a button now requires multiple trips to the courthouse and months of waiting. In September, Denver County Court shut down an online portal that had allowed residents to challenge parking citations virtually. The portal’s closing coincided with the closure of the city’s Parking Magistrate’s Office, after the court laid off all of its magistrates due...
Mom with cancer will run in the Colfax Marathon
Mom and teacher Megan Jones started running relays toward the end of leukemia treatment. Now she'll run in the Colfax Marathon next weekend.
Mile High Mood Swing: Warm Denver Saturday Turns Stormy After Dark
Denver woke up to blue skies and bone-dry air on Saturday morning, May 9, with temperatures hovering near 63°F at local observation sites and a noticeable west-northwest breeze already in play. The afternoon is set to climb into the upper 70s across the plains, a classic spring warm-up before a late-day frontal shift flips the script. If your plans...
Aurora lawmakers consider asking voters for 0.3% sales tax hike for roads, safety, facilities
AURORA | The city will likely ask voters this November to approve a sales tax increase to fund $264 million in transportation, public safety and city facility capital improvement projects. At a May 9 workshop, city council members moved forward a proposal to ask voters to approve three bond issues,...
Denver restaurant offers free meals to people grieving their moms this Mother’s Day
A Denver restaurant is doing something special for those grieving their moms this Mother's Day.
