DOJ issues cease-and-desist on Denver gun ban
A legal dispute is growing after the Department of Justice reportedly issued a cease-and-desist notice connected to a gun restriction policy in Denver. The move has quickly drawn attention from both gun rights groups and local officials, with arguments centering on whether the city overstepped legal boundaries with the ban. The situation reflects a larger...
Frontier Airlines passenger recalls ‘legs spinning around’ as person sucked into plane engine
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT: John Athens was on a Frontier Airlines flight when he saw 'the legs of a human spinning around in the engine' as the jet struck and killed a person
Proposed Denver police policy could loosen guidelines for use of Tasers
The Denver Police Department is currently revising its use of force policy regarding when officers can deploy Tasers, which could potentially loosen the guideline. The proposed policy would allow officers to use a Taser on a person before they have become actively aggressive, according to a statement from Denver police. The revision to the policy […]
“The City Is Woefully Unable to Handle Even the Basics”
What used to be accomplished with the click of a button now requires multiple trips to the courthouse and months of waiting. In September, Denver County Court shut down an online portal that had allowed residents to challenge parking citations virtually. The portal’s closing coincided with the closure of the city’s Parking Magistrate’s Office, after the court laid off all of its magistrates due...
City of Denver may buy downtown state office building, convert it to affordable housing
A Denver City Council committee will consider this week buying a former State of Colorado office building at 251 E. 12th Ave. and replacing it with affordable housing. City staff are proposing using $4.5 million in Vibrant Denver Bond funds to pay for the property. Voters approved the bond package on Nov. 4, 2025, including $45 million in Measure 2E to “build housing that...
Mom with cancer will run in the Colfax Marathon
Mom and teacher Megan Jones started running relays toward the end of leukemia treatment. Now she'll run in the Colfax Marathon next weekend.
Mile High Mood Swing: Warm Denver Saturday Turns Stormy After Dark
Denver woke up to blue skies and bone-dry air on Saturday morning, May 9, with temperatures hovering near 63°F at local observation sites and a noticeable west-northwest breeze already in play. The afternoon is set to climb into the upper 70s across the plains, a classic spring warm-up before a late-day frontal shift flips the script. If your plans...
Aurora lawmakers consider asking voters for 0.3% sales tax hike for roads, safety, facilities
AURORA | The city will likely ask voters this November to approve a sales tax increase to fund $264 million in transportation, public safety and city facility capital improvement projects. At a May 9 workshop, city council members moved forward a proposal to ask voters to approve three bond issues,...
Pit Bull Laws in Colorado: What Every Owner Needs to Know
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Colorado does not have a single, statewide answer when it comes to pit bull ownership. Whether your dog is welcome, restricted, or outright prohibited depends almost entirely on where in the state you live. The rules in Denver look nothing like the rules in Fort Collins, and cities that banned pit bulls...
Bobcat spotted in Centennial neighborhood, authorities warn residents
Authorities in Arapahoe County are warning residents about a new neighbor prowling their neighborhood. A bobcat has been spotted in a Centennial neighborhood, according to an X post from the Arapahoe County sheriff’s office. The animal has specifically been spotted in the area of South Holly Street and East Dry Creek. Deputies are warning residents […]
