Probation Case Rocked: Ex-Summit County Resident Nabbed On New Child Exploitation Counts
Khidhr Odom, a former Summit County resident, was arrested in Aurora on April 16 and extradited to Summit County this week on new sexual exploitation of a child charges, authorities said. Odom, who was on probation at the time of the arrest, now faces two counts that the sheriff’s office classifies as class 4 felonies. He was released on a $15,000 bond on April...
Man convicted of infant’s 1998 death set to be freed after experts conclude she...
DENVER — A man serving life without parole for the 1998 death of an infant blamed on “shaken baby syndrome” is expected to have his conviction and sentence vacated on Tuesday after multiple experts concluded the child died of severe lung disease, 9NEWS Investigates has learned. Stephen...
Colorado’s marijuana industry faces prolonged slump, even as Denver’s 420 festival draws crowds
DENVER — Thousands gathered in Civic Center Park on Monday for Denver's annual 420 festival, but behind the celebration, Colorado's marijuana industry is in the middle of a years-long economic downturn that shows no signs of reversing. Denver marijuana sales peaked at $514 million in 2020 and fell to...
Why Locals Go GAGA Over This Vibrant Mom-and-Pop in Lone Tree, CO
Open Tue–Wed: 11:00 AM–8:00 PM | Thu–Fri: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM | Sat: 11:00 AM–9:00 PM | Sun: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM | Closed Monday. Deep in the southern suburbs of Denver, tucked inside a Lone Tree strip mall, lives one of Colorado’s most exciting and authentic Peruvian dining experiences.
Denver building new bridge over Santa Fe Drive
DENVER — Installation of a new pedestrian bridge in Denver will close West Jewell Avenue for three months. Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) will close West Jewell Avenue on Monday, April 27, and last until late July. The closure will allow assembly of the main bridge...
Over 28,000 Warnings Issued for Speeding on Interstate 25
The warning period is over and fines are being issued for speeding in Northern Colorado.
Hands-Down, Denver’s Best Sushi Bar Is A Sleek Michelin-Starred Omakase Experience In Colorado
With more than 70 breweries and a reputation as the craft beer capital of America, Denver is well known for its watering holes. This has spilled over (no pun intended) into the city's dining scene, with much of the restaurant chatter in Denver centering on American or brewpub fare. While Denver may not be known as the top place in the country for sushi...
Wildfires threaten Colorado’s long-term water supply and reservoirs
Aurora Water warns that leftover ash and sediment from wildfires can contaminate reservoirs and reduce storage capacity - even years after the flames are out.
The Sandwiches At This Colorado Restaurant Are So Overstuffed, You’ll Need Both Hands
If you can eat a sandwich at Odie B’s Sunnyside with just one hand, you’re either doing it wrong or you possess superhuman grip strength. These Denver creations require full commitment, two-handed dedication, and possibly a game plan. Let’s establish something right from the start: these are not...
Thornton Police looking into complaint that officer ran nearly 20,000 Flock searches
THORNTON, Colo. — Thornton Police are looking into allegations that one police department's Flock license plate reader account ran nearly 20,000 searches between October 2023 and Dec 2025, with only 29 tied to case numbers. The request for an ethics investigation was sent to the city earlier this month...
