Gabe Evans can no longer hide that he’d put health care at risk
Evasion often appears to be Gabe Evans’ primary skill. The new member of Congress from the Colorado district north of Denver has a demonstrated ability to avoid questions on important topics. But votes provide clarity. On Tuesday, Evans supported a federal budget plan that would slash health care funds for low-income...
DEA finds tusi, or pink cocaine, is starting to appear in Colorado
As raids continue in Colorado, authorities are noticing a new drug that's been found across the country in the past year, and is now in the state.
Driver with child in car pulls gun on another driver in C-470 road rage...
A driver was arrested and now faces charges, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office reported, alleging that he pulled a gun on another driver while his child was in his car.
Denver mayor hints of strategy as he prepares for March’s ‘sanctuary’ city hearing
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, whose administration just hired a law firm to help him prepare for an upcoming congressional inquiry into "sanctuary" cities, hinted he will insist that Denver's approach to illegal immigration "works" when he testifies in the nation's capital next month. “We think the data is quite clear...
Red Robin Eyes Restaurant Closures
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. (Englewood, Colo.) said it could close up to 70 of its restaurants as it undertakes a chainwide evaluation of its eateries. The full-service chain, which operates about 500 locales in the U.S. and Canada, unveiled those plans in a news release detailing its financial results for...
2 Colorado health care workers fired for drug diversion, including opioids
A pair of Colorado healthcare professionals, formerly employed by Intermountain Health, lost their licenses after state board investigations found they had funneled medications from patients in a practice known as drug diversion. According to documents obtained by the Denver Gazette from the Colorado State Board of...
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston floats 20% service charge to tackle restaurant woes
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston wants to add a 20% service charge to local restaurant tabs — and then tax it — to help restaurants cope with the city’s minimum wage and promote what he called pay equity among tipped and non-tipped employees. On Monday, Johnston told City...
Winter Wildfire Warnings Issued in 3 States
People were advised to use extreme caution on Wednesday amid low humidity, strong winds and dry conditions.
JCPenney Store Closures Continue, One in Colorado Closing Forever
It is an incredibly unfortunate reality to see more businesses close in Colorado. We have been seeing many closures of big chains in the past couple of years. Restaurants like Red Lobster have closed for good, and businesses like 7-11 and Macy's have been shutting down. Even local restaurants and independently owned...
Suspects sought after nearly 100 dirt bikes block intersection in Four Mile Square
The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office will file obstruction charges if it can identify suspects after about 100 dirt bikes and motorcycles blocked an intersection in Four Mile Square on Sunday.
