RTD sends employees memo citing ‘difficult decisions and actions’ in the future
One month after RTD approved its $1.5 billion budget for 2026 and acknowledged a nearly $250 million budget deficit, it has sent all of its employees a memo detailing what's to come.
Colorado woman charged with kidnapping 14-year-old out of West Valley City
A Colorado woman has been charged with kidnapping for allegedly traveling to Utah to pick up a 14-year-old she met on social media and "start a new life" with him.
Copper Crooks Hit Commerce City In Costly Wiring Spree
Commerce City police say thieves are slicing copper wiring all over town, hitting residential neighborhoods, local businesses, and city-owned equipment, and leaving a trail of damage behind. The department’s Criminal Investigations Division put out a short public-service reel with prevention tips and noted that...
Four Men Charged After Alleged ATM ‘Jackpotting’ Attempt in Detroit Lakes
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota – Four men from Colorado are facing felony charges after authorities say they attempted to manipulate an ATM machine at a Detroit Lakes bank using a sophisticated method known as “jackpotting.” Investigators allege the suspects tried to access the ATM’s internal computer system to force it to...
Colorado DUI Stop Takes Shocking Turn When Kids are Found Locked in Trunk: ‘You...
If you think DUI stops in Colorado are dull paperwork affairs, think again. Westminster police discovered that some drivers take “creative” risks to an entirely new level. What looked like an average, erratic-driving call soon revealed a scenario so bizarre that it belongs in a headline, not on the streets.
Property tax bills shock Colorado homeowners as temporary relief expires
DENVER — Property tax bills landed in Colorado mailboxes this month, leaving many homeowners stunned by double-digit increases as temporary state relief measures expired and new assessment formulas took effect. At the center of the increase is the expiration of a $55,000 property value exemption that had been in...
Arvada woman sentenced after death of disabled abuse victim
An Arvada woman will spend more than a decade in prison after the death of an elderly woman she was supposed to be taking care of. Jefferson County District Judge Jason Carrithers sentenced 55-year-old Laura Prats to 11 years in prison Thursday after she pleaded guilty to a count of negligent death of an at-risk...
Pizzerias come together to host first Colorado Pizza Festival, raise money for hunger
Some iconic pizzerias are coming together with a common goal of helping feed the community and bring people together with events like the first ever Colorado Pizza Festival, a large-scale international pizza competition.
Two Arvada Burger Spots Make The Denver Post’s “Five most underrated burgers in Denver”...
The Denver Post | Miguel Otarola | February 4, 2026. Riot American Grill | Freedom Street Social | 15177 Candelas Pkwy. Riot (stylized R!ot) is the designated burger stand at three Colorado food halls: Freedom Street Social in Arvada, Junction Food & Drink in south Denver and Parkway Food Hall in Longmont. The Riot...
This Hidden Colorado Bakery Sells Cinnamon Rolls So Big They’re Practically Shareable (Almost)
There is a neighborhood bakery in Denver where the pastry case draws a steady line and the cinnamon rolls are hefty enough to pass around the table. The spot is easy to miss from the street, tucked into a quiet block, but the warm aroma of butter and spice drifting from the door works as a reliable guide.
