Denver Civil Service whistleblower sues city citing retaliatory firing
The former executive director of Denver’s Civil Service Commission, Niecy Murray, filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging she was fired in retaliation after speaking publicly about the lowering of standards for new police academy recruits. “My decision to file this lawsuit was not made lightly,” Murray said in...
Aurora Public Schools to launch its first dual-language school
On Monday, Nov. 3, registration opens for Aurora Public Schools' first-ever dual-language magnet school.
Barbecue Chain Closing Its Only Colorado Location After Two Decades
The barbecue scene in Denver has grown a lot in recent years, with such notable additions as Riot BBQ, Catfish King and Iron Age BBQ in 2025 alone. But long before that, more than two decades ago, Alex and Jessie Liesegang brought a Florida chain to Colorado when they franchised a location of Bono’s Pit Bar-B-Q at...
Denver is cutting cable TV at its rec centers
Mayor Mike Johnston has pledged to protect core city services as he closes a projected budget gap of $20 million in 2026. Potholes will be filled. Trash will be picked up. Police will still patrol the city streets. But if you love watching sports or news on TV while you...
Intense Debate: Denver’s Ambition to Host the Upcoming Democratic National Convention
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Denver Wants to Host the Next Democratic National Convention. Denver Wants to Host the Next Democratic National Convention.
Thornton installs red light cameras to tackle high volume crashes
Thornton police say over the past 15 months, there have been 22 crashes at 88th Avenue and Washington Street and 33 collisions at 120th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard.
Denver may quintuple fines for rental property violations
Landlords who violate Denver’s rental license regulations may face a fine five times steeper than the current $999 penalty that can be levied by the Department of Excise and Licenses.
Best of the Boneyard—Dog Edition
Gravely Speaking and Syngrammata have decided to dig deep into our photo collections in order to bring you pairs of images drawn from our many years combing through American cemeteries. Each pair will be linked by a theme which we are free to interpret. Suggestions of future themes to follow are welcome in the...
No experience required: Denver bakery’s unconventional hiring recipe
Martin Torosian needed a career change. After working for years as an accountant in Chicago, Torosian moved to the Denver metro and switched over to insurance sales. The change still wasn’t enough. “I was experiencing a little burnout over the summer and started looking for opportunities where I could...
New Paws, New Love: Adopt Puppies Today in Littleton, CO
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around littleton.
