Overdose deaths in US drop, but climb high again in Denver, state
DENVER — Drug overdose deaths are dropping across the U.S., but not in Colorado. After a reprieve in 2024, both Denver and the state's overdose numbers are climbing once again in 2025. "They did increase in 2025," said Lisa Raville, executive director with the Harm Reduction Action Center. "March...
Man arrested after deadly shooting at Aurora apartment complex
A man was arrested after a 48-year-old man was found dead with several gunshot wounds outside two Aurora apartment complexes on Tuesday morning.
Dry Dock Brewing opens new Denver pub
DENVER — Dry Dock Brewing has opened a new brewpub in Denver. The Colorado brewer opened Dry Dock Pub this week at 1101 S. Pearl St., in Denver's Washington Park neighborhood. The building was previously home to the Pub on Pearl, which closed last year after 35 years. The...
Douglas County consolidates six Highlands Ranch elementary schools
Douglas County School District is consolidating six Highlands Ranch elementary schools this fall after the board cited unequal growth across the county.
‘I thought I was gonna die;’ JeffCo teen shot in face recounts shooting during...
A Jefferson County teen who was shot in the face when he and his friend were seeking a spot to take homecoming photos said he believed he was going to die as he recounted the shooting during trial testimony on Thursday. The second-degree assault trial for Brent John Metz, 40, a former Mountain View council […]
Homeowner ‘just grateful to be alive’ after car crashes into Green Valley Ranch home
A driver lost control and crashed into a Green Valley Ranch home, destroying the garage on Saturday.
Aurora police arrest suspect in fatal apartment shooting
AURORA | A 40-year-old man was arrested in Aurora Wednesday in connection with fatal shooting the day before at a central Aurora apartment complex, police said. Lewis Davis Jr., 40, was arrested by police and SWAT unit members near Billings Street and East Colfax Avenue, without incident, police said. Police...
2-year-old girl faces long recovery after rattlesnake bite in Colorado
DENVER (KDVR) – A 2-year-old Kansas girl is fighting to recover after she was bitten by a rattlesnake earlier this week in Colorado. The family says they received some good news after days in the hospital, but the road to recovery is expected to be long. Colleen and Brett...
Atomic Cowboy to pay over $800K in settlement with employees
Atomic Provisions — the company that owns local restaurant chain Atomic Cowboy — will pay more than $800,000 to current and former employees who filed a class action lawsuit against the company, according to court records. The restaurant group is owned by founder Drew Shader. The company operates...
New community park opening this weekend paying tribute to old Westminster Mall
Aerostat Park in downtown Westminster opens Saturday, May 30. The park was renamed by community vote and honors the legacy of Westminster Mall's hot air balloons.

















