Former Douglas County teacher accused of inappropriate behavior
David Feil, a former teacher with the Douglas County School District, has waived his right to a preliminary hearing and now has an arraignment set for September. Feil was taken into custody in May by detectives with the Special Victims Unit of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office for alleged sex-related crimes.
Aurora police lead detectives detail investigation into death of Angela Craig
More than two years of an investigation boiled down to a roughly two week trial, where a former Aurora dentist was convicted by a jury for the murder of his wife in March of 2023.
Denver leaders strive for more families living downtown with office conversions
This week, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board announced funding for multiple projects, including $31.5 million to help turn two historic office buildings into affordable housing.
Denver is now a buyer’s market for housing
Denver led the nation in price cuts on for-sale listings in June, signaling that sellers are getting nervous and buyers hold the upper hand. By the numbers: A Zillow analysis found 38% of real estate listings in the metro area reduced their prices, well above the national average of almost 27%. Both numbers set new...
New law aims to ease Colorado’s teacher shortage ahead of new school year
The new school year is quickly approaching, and districts are still trying to fill teacher positions.
Suspect arrested, accused of targeting multiple aircraft with laser
While surveilling the suspect, the Colorado State Patrol Aircraft Unit said the suspect pointed the laser at the aircraft multiple times.
Legal bill for Denver Mayor Mike Johnston for ‘sanctuary city’ hearing swells to $550,000
The legal bill for Mayor Mike Johnston’s March 5 appearance before a Congressional hearing on "sanctuary" jurisdictions grew by $300,000 this week, according to city financial documents. That brings the total cost, so far, to $550,000. In early June, the city paid D.C.-based law firm Covington & Burling, LLP...
Denver climate campaign urges residents to ‘eat less meat’
A Denver campaign to “eat less meat” funded by Denver city and county tax money has ignited outrage among state legislators. In a scathing letter to Denver Mayor Mike Johnson, Sens. Barbara Kirkmeyer, R-Brighton, Byron Pelton, R-Sterling, and 15 other legislators voiced their strong disapproval of the $3 million...
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for attempted kidnapping, other violent crimes
A 32-year-old man was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Tuesday after pleading guilty to charges connected to a series of violent crimes committed in Westminster and Thornton.
Scripps News prevails in nearly two-year fight over body camera footage
Scripps News has prevailed in court after fighting for nearly two years to obtain body camera footage from a 2023 shooting in which police killed a teen robbery suspect in Lakewood, Colorado.