Family heartbroken after beloved sculpture stolen from Congress Park yard
DENVER — A home in Denver’s Congress Park neighborhood is missing more than just a yard fixture — it’s missing a piece of family history. Sometime last month, a sculpture was stolen from the front yard of Vinny Del Giudice’s home. He said the piece was created by his daughter, Caroline, about a decade ago when she was still in college.
Alamo to name Littleton cinema after Denver’s Pam Grier
Arts news: Indigo Girls: Confusion and concern; New owner for Denver Improv and more The embattled Alamo Drafthouse cinema chain has been in need of a little positive pub, and here it is: On May 15, Alamo will rename its Littleton location the Pam Grier Cinema as a salute to the trailblazing actor and Denver […]
Meier Skis Opens “The Couloir,” A New Après Bar Inside its Denver Factory Where...
The spirit of the mountains has found a permanent home in the city of Denver. Meier Skis, the Colorado-based manufacturer known for its sustainable, handcrafted equipment, has officially opened The Couloir, a first-of-its-kind après-ski bar located directly inside its Denver headquarters. Related: Why Denver, CO, Declined to Host the 1976 Winter Olympics As reported in a recent press release...
Report finds that despite improvements, the Denver metro is the 8th worst in the...
DENVER — Despite decades of gains under the Clean Air Act, extreme heat, drought and wildfires are making it harder to maintain clean air, the American Lung Association's annual “State of the Air” report released on Wednesday found. The Denver Metro saw some improvements but is still...
Ethics complaint alleges Thornton officer ran over 19K searches on license plate cameras
A group of residents has filed an ethics complaint with the Thornton Police Department after alleging that a single officer conducted more than 19,000 searches in the city’s license plate reader system over roughly two years, far exceeding the usage of other officers.
Castle Rock fire leaves 2 homes with major roof damage
Crews are on the scene of a fire that left two Castle Rock homes with major roof damage.
Best of Denver Award Winner Manos Sagrados Closing in May
We’re aiming to raise $20,000 by April 26. Your support ensures Westword can continue watching out for you and our community. No paywall. Always accessible. Daily online and weekly in print. The Denver area is losing yet another community hub. Manos Sagrados will be closing its doors on May...
Snoop Dogg has a lot of respect for Colorado
DENVER — Snoop Dogg returned to Colorado on Monday, headling a co-headlining a star-studded 4/20 concert with fellow hip-hop legend Ice Cube at Red Rocks Ampitheatre. The Long Beach rapper spoke to 9NEWS ahead of the show, expressing his longstanding appreciation for Colorado crowds. "Colorado's always been good to...
Roadrunner reportedly spotted in Denver metro area — a rare sight this far north
A greater roadrunner, somewhat common across southeastern Colorado but very rare farther north, was reportedly spotted in the Denver metro area last week.
RTD mulls steep cuts to bus and train service in attempt to close budget...
Denver-area transit riders are bracing for potential changes as RTD considers cutting bus and train services by 20% by next year to reduce spending and close a budget gap.

















