Denver sidewalk replacement program’s unintended, unpopular consequences
City-funded contractors have been moving through Denver neighborhoods, replacing sections of sidewalks, frustrating some homeowners. The work was part of a broader program aimed at making city sidewalks more usable and accessible.
Englewood thieves drill holes and stealing gas from parked vehicles, police say
The thefts come at a time when many are already struggling to keep up with rising gas prices. The average price for gas in Colorado is $4.40 a gallon — up about 15 cents in just the past week, and 60 cents in the past month.
Coffee Run Caper: Jeffco K-9 Nabs Suspect Hiding In Backyard Shed
What started as a quick coffee stop in Jefferson County ended with a suspect in custody on Wednesday, after deputies say a man took off in a still-running vehicle and wound up hiding in a shed behind a home. Authorities identified the suspect as 35-year-old Fidel Garfio and said he surrendered only after contact with a K-9 unit. Deputies recovered...
This Michelin-recognized restaurant is replacing Super Mega Bien in RiNo
A four-time Michelin Bib Gourmand–awarded restaurant in New York is opening up another location in Denver, replacing the former Super Mega Bien in RiNo.
Stolen Tesla chase in Broomfield ends in crash, 2 arrests
BROOMFIELD, Colo. (KKTV) - A stolen Tesla led to the discovery of burglary tools, at least 10 car keys and more on Wednesday in Broomfield. The Broomfield Police Department (BPD) said a Tesla owner called police, reporting that he tracked his vehicle, reported stolen on April 20, traveling north through Denver and into Broomfield.
Trial Talk: LASIK case tests boundaries of Colorado damages law
In a closely watched medical malpractice case, the District Court for Jefferson County awarded $8.03 million against LASIK provider LASIKPlus in April, raising questions about corporate oversight in elective medicine and the limits of Colorado’s damages cap. The case, Nicholas Lara v. Gary Bircham, O.D., and LCA-Vision, Inc. d/b/a...
Aurora Cops PIT Teen Robbery Trio After East Colfax Store Threat
What started as a quiet graveyard shift on East Colfax ended with three teenagers in handcuffs and a sedan spun out in a parking lot early Sunday, according to Aurora police. Officers say three teens threatened and robbed a worker at a business on the 14000 block of East Colfax Avenue. The employee called 911 just after 3:20 a.m., reporting a robbery in...
Colorado Police Used a Drone to Hunt Down a Road Rage Suspect Who Pulled...
A Colorado police department used a drone to track down a road rage suspect who pointed what appeared to be a gun at a family of five, showing how aerial technology is changing public safety.
DISH Wireless to pay more than $17M in FCC suit
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KKTV) - On Wednesday, the Department of Justice announced DISH Wireless LLC, located in Englewood, Colorado, would pay $17,280,240 for violations related to the Federal Communications Commission’s affordable internet program. That program provided low-income people with discounted broadband services and devices. From 2021 to 2022, DISH enrolled...
Denver Man Accused In $12K Gift Card Hustle At Salt Lake Stores
Authorities in Utah say a Denver man turned bogus returns and a maze of gift cards into more than $12,000 in alleged thefts from Salt Lake Valley retailers. Investigators claim the scheme hinged on repeated return transactions at Kohl's and big gift card buys at Walmart and Sam's Club, with some of the merchandise later shipped across state lines. The suspect, 39-year-old...
