Self-taught violinist brings joy to senior living community
LITTLETON, Colo. — An 83-year-old self-taught violinist has been bringing musical joy to residents at StoneCreek of Littleton twice monthly for the past three years, performing a repertoire of hundreds of songs he learned entirely by ear. Jack Ward, who didn't pick up the violin until age 60, plays...
Angry Denver International Airport neighbors quash nuclear power idea in 48 hours flat
If you have a snazzy new idea for miniature nuclear power plants in the middle of Denver International Airport that could be forced to store their spent nuclear waste onsite for centuries, maybe check with the neighbors first?. Denver’s mayor and airport chief touted a whiz-bang, $1.5 million exploratory study...
Body camera footage: Father sues Aurora officers for unconstitutional use of force
A family is suing several Aurora Police officers for unconstitutional use of force after body camera footage shows them pointing guns at a father, tasing him with his child in the car.
Man Dies After Experiencing ‘Unexpected Medical Event’ While Attending Music Festival in Colorado
A 36-year-old man tragically died after collapsing during a music festival hosted by the Australian rock group King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard in Colorado, authorities reported. Chaffee County Coroner Jeff Graff identified the victim as Mathew Gawiak of Denver, according to The Mountain Mail and Ark Valley Voice....
Denver Mayor Expects No More Layoffs, Balanced Budget in 2026
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston doesn't expect the city's $200 million budget shortfall to lead to any more layoffs and plans to solve the revenue decline that led to it with public investments, he told media at a round table on Wednesday, August 20. "We're at this point because at this...
Denver TV Stations Changing Ownership With Nexstar Deal
The local news and journalism landscape is changing rapidly here in NoCo.
Perimeter set, suspect sought after shots fired near intersection of I-25, I-270
Adams County Sheriff's Office deputies have established a perimeter and are searching for a suspect after shots were fired on Wednesday night.
Petitioners challenge priest at Catholic church in Denver, alleging ‘loss of psychological safety’
When the Rev. Daniel Ciucci stands before his Denver parish to deliver a homily, he looks out onto a congregation divided over whether he’s fit to lead. A rift within the Most Precious Blood Catholic Church parish fueled a petition with more than 750 signatures calling for Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila to address...
COLUMN: Flock helps cops, Denver Dems help criminals
A criminal repeat-offender steals a car in Englewood. The stolen vehicle is later identified by police at the Castle Rock Outlets using drone technology. Three police officers drive through the parking lot and blockade the perpetrator as he gets into the driver’s seat of the stolen car. The perp then rams through the...
Trade schools see higher enrollment as more students prioritize cost
Emily Griffith Technical College, a trade school in the heart of Denver, is seeing more students enroll. The college saw a 14.6% increase in students from the 2018-2019 to 2024-2025 school years.
