Closing arguments delivered in Lumumba Sayers Sr. murder trial
Witness credibility themes dominated the closing arguments of both sides in the murder trial of Lumumba Sayer’s Sr., who is alleged to have shot and killed a man out of revenge for his murdered son. Victim Malcolm Watson’s family members swiftly exited the Adams County District courtroom as defense attorney Megan Downing told the jury […]
Sheridan School District leaders, teachers union restart negotiations under orders from Gov. Jared Polis
Teachers and staff in Sheridan School District could lose their health insurance starting May 1 as a teachers strike that began three weeks ago in the tiny Denver metro district drags on. The seismic tensions between district and union leaders have prompted Gov. Jared Polis’ office to intervene in hopes of making progress on negotiations.
Is it safe to plant your new garden buys outside yet? Here’s what to...
DENVER — People are buying plants like crazy. Is it safe to plant them outside?. In the past, annuals were categorized as hardy, half-hardy and tender. Hardy annuals can withstand a frost. These include pansies, peas, kale and cabbage. Half-hardy annuals can withstand cool night temperatures almost down to freezing. These include petunias, verbena, calendula, stock, snapdragons, lettuce, spinach, broccoli and chard.
Nearly 100-year-old plaque stolen in Lakewood
Lakewood authorities are searching for a historic bronze plaque that was stolen from where it had been in place on Alameda Avenue for nearly 100 years.
Divided appeals court reverses assault conviction over insufficient guidance about paramedics’ authority
Colorado’s second-highest court reversed a defendant’s conviction last week for assaulting a paramedic, concluding that a Denver judge needed to give jurors additional information about the duties that paramedics are legally authorized to carry out. Two paramedics were attempting to take Chakib E. Ez-Zahir to a hospital against...
Ever Seen This Vandal In Northern Colorado Before?
Man caught on camera - ironically - vandalizing the same camera that busted him vandalizing it.
A Colorado-Born Restaurant Is Opening Its First Franchise Location This Week
Chili Shack, a rapidly expanding restaurant chain, is opening its Brighton location on April 25, 2026. The opening marks a milestone for the brand as its first franchisee-owned location. Chili Shack to Debut a Franchise Location in Brighton. Chili Shack is a Denver-based concept known for its Mexican-American dishes smothered...
Rollover crash halts early morning traffic on I-225
Traffic is backed up on Interstate 225 in Aurora after a rollover crash on Thursday morning.
Denver councilwoman calls for fire contracts to be reopened
A Denver City Council member is pushing to reopen long-term fire service contracts she says are now draining city resources instead of generating revenue.
Soiled Dove Reopens at Cherry Creek’s Choppers Sports Bar
Opening This Month, Site Will Be Cherry Creek’s First Live Music Space. Soiled Dove, the venue long-time residents remember as the Soiled Dove Underground beneath the Tavern in Lowry, is reopening. The new location is above ground at Choppers Sports Grill on South Madison Street in Cherry Creek North. While there are live music venues such as Dazzle downtown, Soiled Dove is the...
