New Aurora councilmembers to host meetings about creating civilian oversight of APD
Two of Aurora’s new councilmembers planned upcoming listening sessions with community members to talk about establishing an independent civilian oversight committee for Aurora police. Gianina Horton and Amy Wiles, who were both elected to the Aurora City Council in November, are hosting sessions on Tuesday, Jan. 13,...
Littleton church using artificial intelligence to connect with congregation
Artificial intelligence is transforming many spaces, including churches.
Good Samaritan describes stopping man who was violently attacking a jogger
Police are searching for a suspect in an attack on a jogger that happened in Denver. While the attack was going on, a good Samaritan says he stepped in and stopped it from being a worse attack.
Denver leaders look to prohibit law enforcement from wearing facial coverings
Two Denver City council members say they're "exploring new territory", looking into the possibility of prohibiting federal law enforcement members from wearing face coverings while in Denver.
Aurora lawmakers to vote on statement of opposition to ICE following shooting of woman...
In the first Aurora City Council meeting of the new year, councilmembers will vote on a proposed resolution that would declare the council’s opposition to “overreach by ICE agents” following the fatal Minneapolis shooting. If passed, the resolution, which was put on Monday night’s agenda by Mayor...
Denver police uniforms cost $1.5 million, badges total an extra $870,000
The Governance and Intergovernmental Relations Committee of the Denver City Council approved Jan. 6 spending $1.5 million on uniforms for the police department. The full City Council still must approve the purchase at an upcoming meeting. The contract with Skaggs Companies is for one year with the option to extend it...
This Colorado Restaurant Serves Soul Food Locals Truly Rally Around
There is a heartbeat on Denver’s historic Welton Street in Colorado, and it carries the warm sizzle of a skillet and the joyful thump of community pride. Welton Street Cafe is the spot where comfort food meets everyday celebration, and locals will happily tell you why. Step inside for...
Denver mayor confirms the city’s bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention
Mayor Mike Johnston’s office said on Friday afternoon that the city is shooting to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. “I can confirm that Denver has submitted a bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention,” wrote Johnston’s spokesperson Jon Ewing in a statement. He declined to...
Man sentenced to life in prison for murdering mother of his children
A Denver judge sentenced a Wisconsin man to life in prison without the possibility of parole for murder.
Denver considers banning police, including ICE, from wearing masks
A Denver City Council committee will consider Tuesday banning police from wearing masks. The proposal, by council members Shontel Lewis and Flor Alvidrez, will allow masks for the purpose of preventing transmission of diseases. It also will allow clear or translucent masks that do not conceal the identity of...
