Denver Cops Hit Reverse On Taser Rules After Watchdog Uproar
Denver police pulled the plug this week on a freshly loosened Taser policy, retreating almost as quickly as they rolled it out after the city’s independent watchdog and the Citizen Oversight Board raised red flags. The whiplash reversal has dropped the department right back into a familiar local fight over so-called less-lethal weapons, officer discretion, and how fast the rules of engagement...
New Longmont-DIA Route Funded In State Transit Package
A new regional bus route connecting Longmont directly to Denver International Airport is expected to launch as part of a $9.3 million statewide transit funding package announced this week by Colorado transportation officials. The funding was announced by the Colorado Department of Transportation and the Regional Transportation District as part...
‘Too many people are dying’: Motorcycle deaths continue to rise in Colorado, state agencies...
The first three months of 2026 were the deadliest opening quarter for Colorado motorcyclists in nearly a decade, according to the Colorado Department of Transportation. Between Jan. 1 and March 31, 15 riders were killed in crashes, the deadliest start to a year in Colorado since 2017, the state agency said. Six of those deaths […]
Dragon Boat festival to stay at Sloan’s Lake amid environmental concerns
DENVER — The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival will once again be held at Sloan's Lake after environmental concerns put the viability of the event's traditional venue in doubt. Last year, the festival was moved from its usual July dates to September due in part to the potential presence of blue-green algae. Organizers said that if conditions continued to deteriorate, they may have to consider...
‘Groaning, yelling and struggling’: Denver neighbors sue gym over early-morning noises
DENVER — Most gym annoyances end with an eye roll. Music without headphones. Clanking weights. Somebody grunting too loudly. But at one Denver gym, the grunting left neighbors downright disgruntled and ended in a lawsuit. Three residents on the third floor of the Beauvallon condominiums at 9th Avenue and...
Denver police investigate crash involving a cyclist near Civic Center Park
One person has been taken to the hospital after a serious crash involving a bicyclist, Denver police say.
Two-vehicle crash on I-225 in Aurora sends 3 to the hospital
Three people were taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 225 in Aurora.
Superintendent of Jeffco Schools to step down in July
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. — The superintendent of Jeffco Public School announced Friday that she will be stepping down this summer. Tracy Dorland will be leaving the district July 5 "to pursue a new opportunity," she said in a letter to the district. In her statement, Dorland said the decision...
Quick response leads to stroke survivor’s miraculous recovery
May is Stroke Awareness Month, a reminder that everyone needs to recognize the warning signs. One Colorado resident made a miraculous recovery following a stroke thanks to his wife's quick action.
These 10 Colorado Hole-In-The-Wall Spots Are Too Good To Stay Secret
There is a certain kind of restaurant that does not need a sign because the smell does all the advertising. You know the type. The parking lot is full of locals who got there early on purpose, the menu is one laminated page, and the person behind the counter has been making the same dish for twenty years.
