Reader: Denver’s Just Pushing Homelessness Into Other Towns
Mayor Mike Johnston claims that Denver is halfway to reaching his goal of solving unsheltered homelessness, citing the latest Point in Time data, an annual count of homeless residents in shelters and on the streets, released on June 9. "At the halfway point in the administration, we're halfway towards the...
16th Street’s empty shops fill up with art as efforts continue to bring business...
When Mayor Mike Johnston formally announced the 16th Street Mall would have a new name, dropping the reference to the 1980s-era shopping centers, artist Chris Beatty was several blocks away at the former Mellow Mushroom restaurant. He was wrapping up an installation of Colorado-themed skateboards by 303 Boards in...
Amber Alert canceled in metro area after toddler “taken with force” found safe
An Amber Alert in the Denver metro area has been canceled after a toddler who was "taken with force by noncustodial parents" was found safe.
Language-diverse Aurora may raise court interpreter fees for those who fail to appear
People who don’t speak English summonsed to court in Aurora would face steep interpreter fees if they failed to appear under a new ordinance proposed by the City Council. The safety committee of the council last week approved moving the proposed law to the full City Council study session for discussion. Aurora is...
Father’s Day Killing Highlights Growing Concern Among Ballpark Businesses, Residents
Business owners and residents in downtown Denver's Ballpark District want police and city officials to make their area safer after a shooting in the area on Father's Day left a 23-year-old man dead and witnesses traumatized. "Crime in this neighborhood is horrible," said Justin Lloyd, the owner of Star Bar...
Denver Police Department asking for any information in 5-year-old cold case
Friday marks the 5th anniversary involving an unsolved homicide case of a then 27-year-old man, Angel De La Cruz, as the Denver Police Department is asking community members to come forward with any information regarding his death.
Jefferson County urges reporting illegal fireworks via app or online
Friday, Jefferson County Communications Center Authority, posted to it's community, asking residents to not dial 9-1-1 when spotting illegal fireworks from July 3 to July 5, unless these actions will cause immediate threat to life or property, instead they are asking residents to use the Jeffcom911 app.
Denver ICE agents claim that an immigration advocacy group prevented the arrest of a...
Denver ICE agents said that a "criminal alien" was alerted by an immigrant advocacy group, resulting in him escaping arrest
Colorado July 4th fireworks 2025 schedule
In just a few weeks, America will celebrate its birthday with a burst of light and fireworks shows across the nation. The Fourth of July will be marked by many fireworks and drone displays around Denver and across Colorado.
More than a third of Denver home listings are going “stale”
Rising inventory and sluggish demand have left many Denver home sellers sitting on listings for months, with no buyers in sight. By the numbers: About 35% of Denver's listings in April had been on the market for 60 days or longer without going under contract, per the latest Redfin data.
