1up Arcade Bar announces closure of original LoDo location
It’s officially game over for the original location of one of Denver’s most popular arcade bar chains. On Monday, 1up Arcade Bar announced on its website and social media that it has officially closed the doors on its underground Blake Street location, ending a 15-year run in the shadow of Coors Field. “When we opened
They Said Stay Indoors — Here’s What’s Actually Heading Toward Denver, Wichita, and Oklahoma...
A dangerous line of severe thunderstorms is expected to tear through a wide stretch of the Great Plains on Tuesday, putting millions of residents from Denver, Colorado to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at risk for large hail, destructive winds, and isolated tornadoes — and forecasters say the worst may arrive without much war
Hail the Size of Baseballs and Violent Wind Gusts Are Targeting Your Neighborhood Tonight...
WICHITA, Kan. — A dangerous two-phase severe weather event is set to unfold across eastern Colorado, western Kansas, and northern Oklahoma on Tuesday, June 23, and the window to protect your property is closing fast. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Level 2 of 5 severe risk for...
Metro Moves: Canadian defense firm MDA buys Colorado’s Blue Canyon in $620M deal
Denver space company gets snapped up A prominent aerospace small-satellite manufacturer based in the Denver area is set to be acquired. MDA Space announced it has inked a deal to acquire Lafayette-based Blue Canyon Technologies for $620 million from Raytheon, according to a June 19 news release. Blue Canyon Technologie
Statewide film festival marks Colorado 150th birthday, showcasing movies with local ties
To celebrate Colorado’s 150th birthday, Denver Film is hosting a statewide film festival designed to celebrate this beautiful place we call home. The best part? The Colorado 150 Film Festival isn’t just happening in Denver. The film fest includes events around the state, set to run through late November. While screenin
Lightning Chaos At DIA As Storms Stall Nearly 400 Flights
Thunderstorms marching across Colorado's eastern plains on Sunday threw Denver International Airport into disarray, knocking the schedule off track and turning a routine afternoon into an hours-long headache. Air-traffic controllers slowed arrivals and held departures as lightning and gusty outflow winds moved through
People seen ignoring trail closure in Highlands Ranch meant to protect eagles
Officials say trail cameras have shown people accessing a trail in Highlands Ranch that has been closed due to golden eagle activity.
Denver Water rolls out increased tap fees on new builds
For the first time in 13 years, fees for connecting to the Denver water supply will increase. The one-time, up-front fee charged to builders of new homes and businesses, formally called a “System Development Charge” (SDC), is to increase by around 30% beginning July 1, according to Denver Water. The Denver Board of Wat
Colorado severe storm threat ramps up, three days with severe storms possible
Colorado is heading into an active stretch of weather, with severe storms possible across the Front Range and eastern plains before heat and fire danger build this weekend.
Mug Shot Monday Manhunt: Denver Cops Hunt Attempted Murder Suspect
Denver police used their regular "Mug Shot Monday" spotlight this week to ask for help tracking down 47-year-old Jose Castaneda-Melendres, who is wanted on warrants accusing him of attempted first-degree murder and first-degree assault. The department posted a booking photo and a brief physical description, and noted t
