Free ACs bring sweat relief for hundreds of Denver’s hottest homes
Diego Garcia loves his house in Montbello, but it’s been missing something: air conditioning. Like many aging homes in Denver, it was built for the cooler climate of the 1970s — leaving the Garcias to sweat through the summers of the 2020s, hoping for relief from fans and open windows.
The Forces That Drove Denver’s Budget Into Crisis
DENVER — When Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced plans for layoffs and furloughs amid a projected $250 million budget shortfall over the next two years, the decision may have seemed like a sudden blow during a chaotic period in the global economy. In reality, the city’s trouble has been...
Man accused of days-long assault of ex-girlfriend arrested following pursuit
Police in Commerce City arrested a 43-year-old man following a pursuit late Monday night after officers discovered he allegedly held his ex-girlfriend captive and assaulted her for several days.
Denver police arrest man in connection with Friday shooting
Denver Police Department officers arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting that took place Friday morning. Victor Rubio Pinerez, 26, was arrested Friday afternoon on suspicion of criminal attempt to commit murder in the first degree, first-degree assault and false imprisonment, according to a DPD news...
This Denver Rapper Is Selling His Album for $777
Damien Douglas Jr.'s life as a musician began with the death of his father. Douglas was just five years old when his dad died from a stroke in his family's basement, as he slept soundly upstairs. Consumed by anger and grief, Douglas quickly turned to poetry to work through his loss. The poems eventually turned into...
Police arrest suspect after I-25 police chase Monday night
Police chased a suspect down southbound Interstate 25 late Monday night, following an apparent domestic violence hostage situation.
Protesters in Aurora rally against ICE amid growing tensions across the U.S.
Demonstrators in Aurora marched from Parklane Park to the ICE detention facility Monday, demanding an end to detentions and deportations.
Homelessness rises despite fewer people living on Denver streets
Sheltered homelessness in Denver has dropped to its lowest level in six years, even as overall homelessness across the metro continues to rise, the latest point-in-time (PIT) count released Monday shows. The big picture: There were 10,774 people experiencing homelessness during this year's count, an 8% jump from...
Safeway, King Soopers employees could head to the picket line by next week
The Scripps News Group is breaking down the latest contract negotiations between UFCW Local 7 and two of Colorado's grocery giants.
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Ophthalmology Department receives $40 million gift
A $40 million donation to CU Anschutz's Department of Ophthalmology will support eye disease research and treatment, focusing on macular degeneration and glaucoma. The donation establishes a research endowment, accelerating innovation and technology translation from lab to patient care. The gift will be used to treat...
