Police encourage community’s help in solving Commerce City copper thefts
Commerce City police are sounding the alarm about a recent increase in copper-related thefts. They shared surveillance video and photos of the aftermath from multiple thefts.
How “One-Strike” Towing Laws Turn Law Enforcement into Predatory Tow-Truck Operators
Aurora police tow cars immediately for three violations: no license, insurance, or registration, costing drivers $1,200+ in fees and storage charges.
Denver’s First Hotel-Style Apartment Community Now Open
Perched above the Apiary Hotel, South Denver’s first lifestyle extended-stay hotel, The Apiary Residences is introducing a new model of luxury living to the city—one inspired less by traditional apartments and more by the elevated experience of boutique hospitality. Now leasing, Denver’s first hotel-style residential c
Denver venues are closing, but open mics prevail
When The Pearl closed abruptly last month, it took an important part of Denver’s open mic scene with it. As the Mercury Cafe, the building at 2199 California Street had housed weekly Friday night poetry and Sunday slams that were pillars of the Mile High’s creative community for decades.
The Extraordinary People I Met While Exposing Victor Marx As A Total Fraud
Colorado has a rich history of colorful outlaws, ruthless gunman, and swindlers. The list of Colorado’s notorious crooks and outlaws includes Soapy Smith; The Ku Klux Klan Grand Dragon during the 1920s, Dr. John Galen Locke; the Smaldone family; our very own local mafia with great names like Cadillac Jack Abranoff, Cha
Wiretap investigation leads to drug arrests in Colorado, Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A wiretap investigation into several drug trafficking organizations led to multiple arrests and the seizure of fentanyl pills, methamphetamine, cocaine, firearms, vehicles and cash, according to the Western Colorado Drug Task Force. The Western Colorado Drug Task Force, Colorado Bureau of Invest
Aurora landlord, contractor owes immigrant tenants $182,900 after lawsuit
Avi Schwalb, an Aurora landlord who was convicted of defrauding dozens of contracting customers earlier this year, will now owe two of his tenants more than $180,000.
Denver woman’s dog stolen outside of Tattered Cover Bookstore
A Denver woman is asking for the community’s help after her dog was stolen while tied up outside of Tattered Cover Bookstore on Colfax Avenue last weekend.
Denver Public Schools’ longest-tenured teacher retires after 40 years at Thomas Jefferson High School
DENVER — Sharon Colbath, a chemistry teacher at Thomas Jefferson High School and the longest-tenured teacher in Denver Public Schools, is retiring this spring after 40 years in education, 35 of them spent in the same classroom where she inspired generations of students to believe in themselves. Colbath, 70,...
Aurora Liquor And Drain Boss Admits Skimming In $2.2 Million Tax Dodge
An Aurora businessman who ran both a Denver liquor store and a drain-contracting outfit has admitted he lied to the IRS, in a tax case prosecutors say left about $2.2 million in federal taxes unpaid. Manuel Rocha pleaded guilty this week to a federal charge of filing a false personal tax return and is scheduled to be s
