America’s fittest cities were just ranked. Did yours make the list?
Some cities make it easier to prioritize your health. You can bike to work instead of sitting in traffic. Meet friends for a hike after work instead of happy hour. Spend a Saturday paddleboarding, hitting the trails, or exploring a park without ever having to drive very far. Those kinds...
Dog left in critical condition after being rescued from burning house in central Aurora
AURORA | Fast action from a neighbor who spotted smoke from a nearby home brought firefighters to the scene fast, although a dog and cat home alone in the house were injured, according to Aurora fire officials. The neighbor called 911 at 4:49 p.m. after noticing smoke coming from a...
America’s First Nature Library Just Opened Near Denver Featuring Gorgeous Gardens And Family-Friendly Trails
Everyone's familiar with a library stocked with reading material, but what about one where you can check out a butterfly-catching kit or camping gear along with books? People in Colorado now have that option at the Anythink Nature Library in Thornton, outside of Denver. The 33,000-square-foot branch opened in August 20
Weekly Weather Outlook for Colorado: Sept. 6 through Sept. 13
Colorado can expect another warm week, with a slight cooldown toward the weekend. Here’s a look at daily temperatures across Colorado this week, courtesy of the Weather.com report: Sunday: Expect warm temperatures with partly cloudy skies. Monday: Expect a slight cooldown in temperature. Tuesday: Skies will be mostly s
Teen arrested in connection with fatal I-25 hit-and-run
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fatal Aug. 30 hit-and-run on I-25. Greenwood Village Police announced the arrest of Luis Enrique-Pena of Westminster on Thursday. The 19-year-old faces charges of vehicular homicide due to reckless driving, a hit-and-run involving serious injury or death and driv
‘Hoarder conditions’ hamper firefighting efforts during Aurora house blaze, possibly sparked by homeless
AURORA | Aurora Fire and Rescue officials said a central Aurora home was so overwhelmed with “hoarder conditions” that firefighters were constrained Saturday in trying to fight a fire inside the house. Rescuers were called to the 1000 block of Racine Street at about 2:30 p.m. after reports...
Aurora community garden suffers damage amid frequent crashes at troubled intersection
A car crash in Aurora destroyed part of a community garden, highlighting ongoing safety concerns at a dangerous intersection. AURORA, Colorado — A car crash near the intersection of Elmira Street and 11th Avenue in Aurora on Friday destroyed a significant portion of a garden used to feed neighbors and other community m
Motorcyclist dead in North Chambers Road crash
A motorcyclist died Saturday after a crash that occurred near the 4400 block of North Chambers Road, Denver police said. The Denver Police Department announced the crash at 12:12 p.m. Saturday on X, saying the motorcyclist had been taken to the hospital in critical condition. An update was posted at 3:15 p.m. saying
Denver’s lawn watering, sprinkler ban prompts some to ditch their grass
Denver Water voted to ban lawn watering and sprinklers starting Oct. 1. You can still water your trees and plants by hand or with low-volume, non-spray systems like drip irrigation.
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck Near E. 40th Ave and Kittredge in Gateway
A pedestrian struck by a vehicle near East 40th Avenue and Kittredge Street has died, according to an update from police. The crash, which involved a motorist and a pedestrian, happened on Saturday in Denver's Gateway / Green Valley Ranch area, and the victim was rushed to a local hospital before being declared decease

















