Denver Zoo to Say Goodbye to Its Last Hippo After 22 Years
The Denver Zoo is amazing for many reasons. One reason is that the zoo is fun for the entire family. The other reason is because of the zoo's conservation efforts. The Denver Zoo has announced that one of the zoo's most popular animals will be leaving their care. The animals will be leaving Colorado as well.
Motorcyclist killed in I-25 rollover crash in Lone Tree
A motorcyclist died Saturday night after a crash on Interstate 25 in Lone Tree, according to the Colorado State Patrol.
Motorcyclist in critical condition after hit-and-run crash in Aurora
Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash involving a motorcyclist in the evening on Saturday in Aurora.
Vehicle crashes into ‘City of Aurora’ sign after police pursuit
A man is in jail Sunday morning after Aurora police pursued a stolen vehicle and performed a PIT maneuver that caused the vehicle to crash into a City of Aurora sign.
Non-Fatal Shooting in Denver Neighborhood Sparks Concerns Over Rising Gun Violence
Denver residents were alerted to yet another incident of gun violence late last night. The Denver Police Department reported a shooting on their social media platforms, bringing the issue of public safety into sharp focus once again. The shooting occurred in the area of E. 45th Ave. and N. Clayton St., a neighborhood...
Police rescue two dogs abandoned by side of road near Colorado elementary school
Police in Parker are searching for answers after two neglected dogs were abandoned on the side of the road.
Distraught couple shares harrowing experience after mountain lion attacks dog: ‘There was nothing I...
"It was like a defeat." Distraught couple shares harrowing experience after mountain lion attacks dog: 'There was nothing I could do' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Reader: Denver Is Losing Everything That Gave It Character
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Ridge Home’s Legacy: Colorado’s Abandoned Mental Institution and Its Haunting
It seems that all too often, mental health facilities of the past are accompanied by horrific stories of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and are typically said to be haunted by the ghosts of patients who fell victim to the harsh conditions. Revealing The Troubling Past Of Colorado's Mental Health Institute |
Man allegedly breaks into Colorado corporate offices, causes “major damage”
Authorities in the southern Denver metro area are looking for a man they suspect broke into the corporate offices of the Safeway Albertsons grocery chain Saturday morning and caused water to flood parts of the building.
