RTD grapples with illicit drugs and the use of buses and trains as shelters
For potential metro Denver public transit riders bothered by open illicit drug use and people who lack housing taking shelter on buses and trains, Regional Transportation District chief executive Debra Johnson this week suggested collective action: “There’s strength in numbers.”. “If there are more people on a...
Aurora woman hit, killed while crossing street
An Aurora woman was killed Sunday after being hit by a truck while crossing the street, according to an Aurora Police Department news release Monday morning. Officers responded to the crash, at the intersection of South Oak Hill Way and East Smoky Hill Road, southwest of Aurora Reservoir, alongside reports of the...
Denver-raised director consults local priest for new Hollywood blockbuster
Denver-raised director Rian Johnson consulted a local priest to make sure his latest edition of the "Knives Out" trilogy aligns with an accurate portrayal of Catholicism.
Golden Outpost, Hayride suddenly closes after owner’s brain tumor diagnosis
A little over a year after opening, a tavern in Golden announced it is closed indefinitely after one of the owners was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
Lakewood police investigating burglary turned homicide
Lakewood police are investigating a burglary that turned deadly on Saturday evening.
Colorado reaches settlement over alleged rental ‘junk fees’
(The Center Square) – The Colorado Attorney General’s office has reached a $24 million settlement with apartment rental company Greystar for it allegedly charging “junk fees.” The lawsuit was filed in Denver federal district court in January against Greystar, which is one of the largest providers of rental housing in...
Puppies rescued from burning home outside Denver
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (KKTV) - Several dogs, including puppies, were rescued from a burning building Monday morning. The South Adams County Fire Department responded to a home at 80th and Krameria in Commerce City just after 7:15 a.m. on reports of a fire. Smoke and flames were coming out of the home when firefighters...
Report: Denver sees nation’s sharpest drop in home values
More metro Denver homes lost value over the past year than in any other major U.S. metro, a recent Zillow analysis shows. Why it matters: It's a major reversal in a market that spent the pandemic shattering price records. Still, most homeowners "have plenty to feel good about," the real estate site reports.
Denver sees steep decline in rent rates
Denver is seeing some of the steepest declines in rental prices nationwide thanks to a surge in inventory and shifting demand.
Colorado man gets life sentence for killing girlfriend, fleeing to Mexico
A 37-year-old Denver area man was recently found guilty of trying to hide in Mexico after fatally stabbing a woman he was dating two years ago.
