Littleton breaks ground on first housing development funded through ordinance
The City of Littleton has broken ground on a new affordable housing development — one of its first in decades.
James Craig’s daughter says he’ll “forever be the villain”
James Craig, a former Colorado dentist, will spend the rest of his life in prison after he was convicted of murdering his wife by methodically poisoning her.
Man sentenced to prison after police chase that ended in Castle Rock
A Colorado man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after he crashed a stolen vehicle into several patrol vehicles while trying to escape from police three years ago.
Cherokee Ranch and Castle is being preserved and protected thanks to your support
Thanks to your support, a historic landmark will live on in Douglas County. At their July 22 Business Meeting, Douglas County Commissioners approved $575,000 to go toward repairs and to support continued public access at the historic Cherokee Ranch and Castle in Sedalia. The funds will come from the voter-approved...
Denver plans $20M American Indian Cultural Embassy near sacred buffalo herds
The city of Denver could build a cultural center near Denver International Airport, part of an effort to welcome members of tribal nations to return to their historic homelands on the Great Plains and Front Range. Mayor Mike Johnston has proposed using $20 million in proposed bond money to build...
Colorado Dragon Boat Festival may have to row away from Sloan’s Lake
Elevated bacterial issues in the Sloan's Lake blue-green algae may force the beloved Colorado Dragon Boat Festival to clearer waters. Its been at the west Denver man-made lake for 24 years, since 2001. This year's festival, already moved from July to September to address the issue, is its 25th anniversary.
Traffic briefly diverted from northbound I-25 onto Auraria Parkway for serious injury crash
A serious injury crash closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 25 on Thursday evening at Colfax Avenue.
Cyclist dies after being struck by SUV in Aurora
An SUV driver could face charges after a cyclist was killed in a crash early Thursday morning in Aurora, according to Denver Gazette news partner 9NEWS. The crash happened around 2 a.m. on South Havana Street near East Exposition Avenue, according to Aurora Police. The victim, a 28-year-old man, was...
Man with 4 warrants arrested after brief wrong-way pursuit: Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
A man was arrested earlier this month after a camera alerted law enforcement to a vehicle wanted in connection with multiple alleged thefts and a brief pursuit ensued, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
Ridge Home’s Legacy: Colorado’s Abandoned Mental Institution and Its Haunting
It seems that all too often, mental health facilities of the past are accompanied by horrific stories of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and are typically said to be haunted by the ghosts of patients who fell victim to the harsh conditions. Revealing The Troubling Past Of Colorado's Mental Health Institute |
