Belleview Park to see $9M renovation, relocating animal farm
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Englewood park that has been home to a miniature train and animal petting farm for more than 50 years will get a makeover. The City of Englewood said a Belleview Park renovation project includes a variety of park-wide improvements aimed at enhancing infrastructure, safety, accessibility, and the
Colorado History: Silas Soule died for refusing to whitewash the Sand Creek Massacre. His...
On a windswept day exactly 161 years after his murder, Silas Soule’s white marble headstone attracts few visitors. A small bouquet of artificial flowers adds a splash of color that sets this marker apart from the rows of other military graves, while a couple of patriotic pins lie in the dust at its base.
Commerce City police looking for copper wire thieves after 19 electrical boxes stripped
Commerce City police say 19 electrical boxes in the city have recently been vandalized and stripped of their copper wiring.
Road closures planned for Denver Colfax Marathon: Here’s what drivers should expect
More than 28,000 people are expected to hit the ground running this Sunday for the Denver Colfax Marathon.
Wheat Ridge police seek help to identify suspect linked to repeat traffic offenses, trespassing
WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. — Wheat Ridge Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of multiple repeat traffic-related offenses, including eluding officers, reckless driving, and trespassing on the grounds of the former Lutheran Medical Center Campus. In a post shared on X, the Wheat Ridge...
Denver City Council debates controversial proposal to reduce penalties for some municipal offenses
The proposal, known as File 26-0328, would overhaul parts of Denver’s municipal sentencing system and reclassify some low-level offenses into a lower penalty category carrying a maximum punishment of 10 days in jail and a $300 fine.
Denver considers major lobbying overhaul after high-profile influence cases went largely unreported
DENVER — Under Denver's current lobbying rules, a lobbyist can meet with the mayor's cabinet, push to reverse a city decision, and walk away without documenting anything other than that they represent a company or interest. A new proposal would change that. Denver City Councilmember Jamie Torres is working...
Denver unvaxxed singles event canceled by venue due to ‘safety concerns’
An event aimed at bringing together like-minded Denver singles has been canceled by the venue, but the organizer said the show will go on elsewhere. The free mixer is being promoted by Unjected, a dating app that touts itself as the “world’s first unvaccinated platform” that is “built on creating health-conscious relat
Denver arson suspect deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial
The man accused of starting a fire that destroyed a construction site off Leetsdale Drive and Colorado Boulevard earlier this year has been deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial, court records show.
Huntington Bank to open two new branches in Denver area
DENVER — An Ohio-based bank is expanding its prescence in Colorado. Huntington Bank announced it will open two new full-service banking centers in the Denver metro area. Huntington opened a new Denver branch at 1991 S. Federal Blvd., near South Federal Boulevard and West Jewell Avenue, on May 4.
