Colorado’s ‘best diner’ started in 1927 and serves close to 8,000 patrons each weekend
There’s something comforting about a great meal at a classic American diner, and according to Business Insider, Colorado’s best-of-the-best diner is located in Denver. A piece published by Business Insider on February 4 sought to highlight which diner was the best in each American state. When it came to Colorado, the...
Muslim man wins $245,000 settlement for religious freedom lawsuit at state correctional facility
DENVER — A Colorado man who said he was forced to shave his beard while incarcerated for a parole violation has won a $245,000 settlement after a decade-long legal battle, resolving a First Amendment lawsuit against the state tied to his right to practice his Muslim faith. Tajuddin Ashaheed,...
Aurora residents rally to try and rescue cat stuck on pole for 5 days
Meows can be heard from one Aurora neighborhood as residents try to rescue a cat, Chato, that's been stuck on a power line pole for five days.
Denver Jail Deputy Caught Watching TV While Inmate Died Of Overdose
Denver sheriff’s deputy Justin Parchem has been hit with a 30-day suspension after an internal review found he was watching television on duty when an inmate overdosed at the downtown detention center in the early hours of May 31, 2024. A disciplinary letter released on Jan. 2, 2026, says the delay in noticing the...
Mystery Death Shuts Down La Alma Park, Stuns Denver Neighbors
A routine medical call in Denver's La Alma neighborhood turned into a full-blown death investigation Wednesday evening, as officers sealed off part of La Alma Park and kept neighbors at bay behind yellow tape. Residents reported ambulances rolling in and a heavy police presence around 7:30 p.m., with photos on...
Public warned after multiple pets attacked by mountain lions in Colorado
Local authorities in Jefferson County are warning the public to protect pets following two confirmed mountain lion attacks that took place over the past month, along with another suspected attack. Per a February 4 report from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the confirmed attacks occurred within roughly six...
Denver police arrest teen in connection with shooting girl in head
Denver Police Department officers arrested a teenager Wednesday in connection with fatally shooting a girl in the head the day before. Jasirr Simmons, 18, faces first-degree murder charges after he allegedly shot and killed a girl in a bedroom of a residence in the 5500 block of North Tucson Street, according to a...
Aurora Water: Restrictions ‘likely’ amid record-low snowpack
Aurora Water told Denver7 water restrictions are likely amid record-low snowpack numbers. City data shows its reservoir levels are at 60%. At 51%, the city would consider stage 1 restrictions.
Deputies issue warning to residents after two confirmed mountain lion attacks on pets in...
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. (KKTV) -The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) is issuing a warning to residents after they said there have been several mountain lion sightings in the county. According to deputies, there have been two confirmed and one suspected mountain lion attacks on pets within the last month.
DPD arrests teen after ‘self‑inflicted’ shooting report turns into homicide case
Police in Denver arrested an 18-year-old man Wednesday in connection with the shooting death of a teenage girl whose wounds were initially reported to have been self-inflicted.

















