Denver police officer shoots suspect early Saturday
A Denver Police Department officer shot a person who fired at officers at an apartment complex early Saturday. The shooting happened just before 2 a.m. in the 4300 block of South Quebec Street. Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas said at a news briefing that officers were called on reports of an armed confrontation, which he […]
Mountain Lion Spotted Stalking Colorado Neighborhood
A sleek mountain lion prowling through suburban neighborhoods near Denver recently turned a quiet stretch of homes into the kind of wildlife drama most folks only see on TV. The big cat, weighing an estimated 70 kilograms (150 pounds), was spotted multiple times lurking near parks, sidewalks, and even driveways—close enough to trigger official warnings … The post Mountain Lion Spotted Stalking Colorado Neighborhood...
REI workers threaten boycott of flagship store along Platte
Outdoor gear retailer REI, supplying hikers, backpackers and cyclists in Colorado since 1983 and a prominent contributor to conservation and land protection causes, is under threat of a union-backed boycott of its upcoming May anniversary sale. On April 18, union supporters spread a 25-foot banner in front of REI’s Colorado flagship store on the South […]
27 Years After Surviving the Columbine Shooting, Woman Unpacks Her ‘Time Capsule’ Backpack from...
Cindy Maudsley was just 15 when two students opened fire at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999
Denver developer files plans to demolish Asia Center, replace it with apartments
DENVER — A developer has filed plans with the city of Denver to demolish the Asia Center strip mall on South Federal Boulevard and replace it with a four-story mixed-use building featuring 93 apartment units and roughly 20,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The proposal is drawing concern...
Old-School Denver Diner Refuses To Budge As RiNo Booms Around It
Butcher Block Cafe still feels like a stubborn slice of old Brighton Boulevard, a no-frills diner where construction crews, night-shift nurses, and longtime locals swap stories over bottomless coffee and oversized cinnamon rolls. The RiNo spot's red booths, hand-scrawled chalk menus, and straightforward, friendly service have made it a reliable hangout for early risers and weekend regulars. That low-key charm...
Denver Water is already seeing results of drought restrictions
As Colorado continues to experience serious drought conditions, Denver Water leaders confirm so far, drought restrictions have been effective for conserving water.
Person shot by Denver police officer after firing at officers
DENVER — A shooting involving at least one Denver Police officer sent a person to the hospital early Saturday morning. The shooting occurred just before 2 a.m. at an apartment complex located at 4363 S. Quebec St. The apartments are near East Quincy Avenue and South Quebec Street. Denver...
Cell phone data leads to arrest in Iron Range ATM theft case
MOUNTAIN IRON, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Police say they found the suspect in an Iron Range ATM “jackpotting” case by tracking his cell phone. 21-year-old Nixon Ospino-Rodriguez of Denver made his first court appearance today. Prosecutors accuse him of taking more than $33,000 from an ATM in...
Suspect in Denver shooting arrested
DENVER — Police have arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting of a man in Denver earlier this month. The Denver Police Department said Rayzjuan Curry, 28, is suspected of killing 26-year-old Torin Fluker on April 5. DPD said at around 1:55 a.m. that day, officers responded to a reported shooting in the area of West Maple Avenue and South Broadway. When...
