Guilty verdict closes 1996 Denver murder
Jurors closed a 30-year-old cold case when they convicted a man of first-degree murder on Tuesday for the 1996 death of Terri Turachak. Ricky Dawson was 35 years old at the time of the murder, according to a news release from the Denver District Attorney’s Office. He faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison […]
Riot BBQ Owners Opening New Chicken-Focused Eatery
Riot BBQ co-owners chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber were among our people to watch in the food scene in 2026, and three months into the year, they’re already making a big move. The duo is doubling down on their successful partnership with a new eatery, Chicken Riot, set to open in the former Truffle...
Denver woman called to cancel a doctor’s appointment, but that call would save her...
DENVER — When a woman in Denver was feeling under the weather, she called to cancel a doctor's appointment, but it was a call that would save her life. For many, the calls that come into doctor's offices can feel like an afterthought. Kim Headley and Tonya Hopper have heard it all, but in December, there was a call...
The Most Underrated Cheesesteak In Colorado Is Hiding In A Small Mountain Town
When you think about authentic Philly cheesesteaks, Morrison, Colorado probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind, but Tommy’s Subs is about to change your entire perspective on what’s possible west of Pennsylvania. This family-run sandwich shop has been quietly perfecting the art of the cheesesteak...
2 Denver City Council members reject furlough days payback request
Eleven Denver City Council members voluntarily reimbursed the city for 2025 furlough days with reimbursement amounts ranging from $762.60 up to $1,969.92. Most of the council members' reimbursements were around $1,300.
No Charges Filed In Sunnyside Stabbing That Left Denver Man Dead
Denver prosecutors have opted not to file criminal charges in a Sunnyside stabbing that killed a man on Jan. 5, saying the case simply is not strong enough to win in court. Christopher Thomas "CT" Fielder was initially taken into custody after the incident, but the Denver District Attorney's Office says the evidence...
Tina Peters not guilty of assault on inmate, violated rule: CDOC
Tina Peters was found not guilty of assault during an altercation with another inmate at the La Vista Correctional Facility in January.
Arvada Press: The Mighty Burger closing in Denver Beer Co. Olde Town Arvada; in-house...
When one door closes, another opens: shortly after The Mighty Burger closes its Airstream trailer doors on March 29, Denver Beer Co. Olde Town Arvada will debut its new in-house food menu — including revamped burgers — on April 1. The Airstream and the current Mighty Burger staff...
First-degree murder charge filed against Centennial 11-year-old accused of killing 5-year-old brother
The 11-year-old Centennial boy accused of killing his 5-year-old brother has been formally charged with first-degree murder, according to the Arapahoe County District Attorney’s Office. The formal charge was filed Monday in addition to an aggravated juvenile offender charge, according to Eric Ross, a spokesperson for...
Three stabbings reported in Denver on Tuesday, police say
Denver police are investigating three separate stabbings that occurred Tuesday morning. According to police, the first stabbing was reported at 12:18 a.m. in the 3600 block of South Monaco Street Parkway, the second was reported at about 6:06 a.m. in the 1900 block of North Logan Street and the third was reported at...

















