Castle Rock man faces felony charge in shooting death of mother bear
A Castle Rock man faces a felony animal cruelty charge after a mother bear was shot and killed near Oak Grove Court in July.
Panel debates ballot measure increasing fentanyl penalties
A ballot measure to increase criminal penalties for fentanyl possession and distribution is putting Colorado’s approach to the overdose crisis before voters this November. The University of Denver’s Scrivner Institute of Public Policy hosted a discussion of Proposition 132 on Wednesday. Colorado Politics and The Denver Gazette co-sponsored the event, held at the Sie complex’s […]
Denver police Internal Affairs chief, husband face possible discipline
Denver police commander who won $280,000 settlement faces discipline
Stolen Denver Truck Crashes Into Aurora Church Garden, Ends Chase
E. Colfax Ave. & N. Havana St. — Approximate First Sighting of Stolen Truck. A truck stolen out of Denver ended its run early Tuesday morning stuck in a church garden bed in Aurora, after passing through a covered pergola and barely missing two officers who rushed in to make the arrest. Patrol officers spotted the vehicle near East Colfax Avenue and North Havana Street and tried to pull it over, only to watch the driver speed off into a chase that ended with the truck high-centered on a raised g
Denver home sellers cut prices as sales drop to 2008 recession levels
According to the Denver Metro Association of Realtors, the number of homes sold in the metro fell to 2,849 in September, down more than 11% from August, and 21% from a year earlier.
Denver grand jury indicts 12 people on nearly 200 counts over tow truck scam
Denver District Attorney John Walsh announced on Thursday that 12 people have been indicted by a grand jury on nearly 200 charges in connection with a massive tow truck scam.
Colorado governor candidates Marx, Weiser clash over domestic violence in lone campaign forum
In their first — and likely only — campaign forum, Colorado's top gubernatorial candidates mostly played nice, until the final minutes. Why it matters: Democratic candidate Phil Weiser and Republican candidate Victor Marx used the Thursday event, hosted by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce in Denver, to outline their agendas for addressing affordability and boosting business growth. State of play: The one flashpoint in the hour-long conversation focused on Marx's admission on a 2021 podcast that
Def Leppard, Goo Goo Dolls announce Denver concert
DENVER — Def Leppard is returning to Colorado in 2027. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band will be joined by Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts on a 45-date tour. Set to launch in March, the tour will make a stop at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, March 29, 2027.
Castle Rock investigating alleged councilmember misconduct
The Castle Rock Town Council on Tuesday appointed an independent examiner to investigate allegations of misconduct against a councilmember following an official complaint filed with the town. The council meeting became contentious as members lodged serious allegations against each other claiming past ethical misconduct. Councilmembers unanimously selected Wynetta Massey, former Colorado Springs city attorney, to […]
Denver Hit-And-Run Driver Vanishes After Hitting Motorcyclist Fleeing Deputies
A light-colored Chevrolet slammed into a motorcycle fleeing from Arapahoe County deputies near South Rosemary Street and East Iliff Avenue in Denver late on July 25, then sped away without stopping, leaving a 40-year-old passenger with serious injuries. The motorcycle's 32-year-old rider suffered only minor injuries and was later arrested, but the Chevrolet driver has not been identified more than two months later.
