‘Palantir out’ vandalism in Cherry Creek sparks investigation
Police are investigating a vandalism incident in the Cherry Creek neighborhood of Denver, with spray paint reading "Palantir out."
Denver Residents: City Launches Support for Food Assistance During Federal Shutdown
Denver city officials, led by Mayor Mike Johnston, have announced new measures to help residents who may lose federal food assistance during the government shutdown. The shutdown could affect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for up to 100,000 people in Denver starting this Saturday. City...
“Long overdue” memorial unveiled in Denver 70 years after bombing of United Flight 629
November 1st marks 70 years since the horrific bombing of United Flight 629 in Colorado, which claimed 44 lives. Now, for the first time, a permanent memorial will honor the memory of those lives lost in this tragedy.
Denver mom turns backyard into emergency food pantry amid SNAP uncertainty
A Denver woman turned her backyard into an emergency food pantry on Halloween, hoping to fill a need while federal food assistance remains uncertain.
One dead after two-motorist crash in southwest Denver early Saturday morning
One person died after they were involved in a crash with another motorist in southwest Denver early Saturday morning. Denver Police first posted about the crash, which took place at the intersection of South Wadsworth Boulevard and West Stanford Avenue, on social media at 2 a.m. Saturday. After first describing it as...
Doorbell video shows child refilling empty bowl with his own Halloween candy
A Colorado resident is hoping to reward a child they say refilled their candy bowl on Halloween after it was emptied.
Urban explorers “fueled by social media challenges” blamed for breaking into former Colorado theater
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from the public in identifying a group of “urban explorers” who allegedly broke into Littleton’s Elvis Cinema in recent days. Elvis Cinema has been closed since February 2023, with KDVR reporting that it’s currently leased by a local church. Per the law...
Denver mayor launches “food assistance task force”
City leaders are taking action to try to help around 100,000 Denver families who could lose important benefits for food in two days. SNAP benefits are set to pause due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
108-Year-Old Macedonia Baptist Welcomes Rev. Turner as New Pastor
One of Denver’s oldest historically Black congregations, Macedonia Baptist Church, is ushering in a new chapter of leadership with the arrival of the Rev. Patrick L. Turner, whose first Sunday in the pulpit is scheduled for November 2. The 108-year-old church has long been a center of faith and...
Farrah Gray: The Million Dollar Smile Returns to Inspire a New Generation
It’s been 14 years since Denver Urban Spectrum covered Dr. Farrah Gray. Or, to be more precise, it’s been that distance since the renowned entrepreneur covered the magazine, his prime-time grin beaming beneath the October 2011 publication masthead with a simple but stunning statement introducing that month’s cover...

















