Where are Denver’s grocery store deserts?
When Aldi announced it would open new stores in Colorado as part of a $9 billion nationwide expansion, fans of the low-price grocery giant rejoiced. Aldi’s venture into Denver and Colorado Springs’ metro areas are years away, but people are already looking forward to lower prices and competition for Kroger and...
Colorado’s Fast-Growing Denver Neighborhood Has A Downtown Hub With Local Restaurants And Parks
Compared to other U.S. cities of its size, Denver is one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the country. One of the neighborhoods driving the trend in the vibrant "street art capital of the country" is Green Valley Ranch, a rapidly expanding master-planned community with leafy parks, an active community hub, and a...
Former Denver police chief to run for Denver City Council
Former Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen, who retired as chief in 2022, plans to announce next week that he is running for a seat on Denver City Council.
Arapahoe County, CO – Homicide Investigation: Woman Found East of Denver
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Arapahoe County, CO – Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a homicide after a woman’s body was discovered Monday morning in a remote area east of the Denver metro region, authorities confirmed. According to...
Traffic Cameras Slow Wheat Ridge Speeders
Wheat Ridge police have declared a traffic camera program a success after eight months and plan to expand it in the new year. In April, solar-powered automated speed camera trailers were placed at West 32nd Avenue and Independence Court (Wheat Ridge High School) and West 44th Avenue and Field Street (Anderson Park).
Credit Card Skimmers Discovered at Colorado Businesses
The Secret Service recently uncovered credit card skimming devices at businesses across the Denver metro area.
Big snow could bring double-digit totals to Colorado peaks in upcoming days
Not much snow is expected this week in Colorado, but the extended forecast is showing that heavy precipitation is likely later this month. According to the National Weather Service, parts of northern Colorado could get about 1 to 3 inches of snow through Thursday afternoon. Other forecasting services echo this...
$3.3 million lottery ticket sold at Broomfield King Soopers
A Coloradan won $3.3 million in the most recent lottery drawing on Monday.
Wheat Ridge Meats Finds Its Footing Under New Name
Three months after opening, Wheat Ridge Meats owner Jeff Prah is still working to carve out the business’s own identity. The shop at 5650 W. 29th Ave. opened in October as Wheat Ridge Poultry & Meats, the same name that had graced the location since 1942. But when the former owner, Jessica Bobitsky, sold the business...
Officials: Jeffco saw largest increase in homelessness in metro last year
While Denver officials boasted a decrease in homelessness over the past few years, Jefferson County has seen the highest increase in the metro area. Jeffco saw a 27% increase in homelessness from 2024 to 2025 — the largest increase within the metro, according to Kerry Wrenick, regional homeless coordinator for the...
