BNSF Train Slams Empty Car at Denver Crossing, Horn Blaring as Crew Escapes Unhurt
A BNSF freight train slammed into an unoccupied vehicle at a railroad crossing in Denver’s Baker neighborhood Saturday evening, spinning the empty car on the tracks before the train slowed to a stop. No injuries were reported, and the driver stayed at the scene after the crash. The collision...
Public comment queen warns Denver council
You could call her the public comment queen. MiDian Shofner, who fired up Aurorans to repeatedly pack the council chambers as she seeks justice for Black men killed by the Aurora Police Department, has made a lasting mark. Undeniably, her passion for bluntly telling the council her views at every meeting rubbed off on
Jawnie’s Cheesesteak Co. Brings Late-Night Philly Flavor to Santa Fe Drive
A Philly-style cheesesteak joint is taking root on Santa Fe Drive, where co-founders Chris Sempeles and Kyle Pellman are turning a building in the Art District into both a restaurant and a commissary kitchen. The business, now called Jawnie's Cheesesteak Co., was then aiming for a spring 2026 opening, with a menu built
Semi-truck crashes and spills fuel on I-76, closing the roadway
CSP said troopers responded after a semi-truck, hauling a trailer filled with asphalt, crashed after heading onto I-76 using the eastbound Sheridan Boulevard on-ramp.
Man arrested after dispute over loud music leads to assault, gun pointed at child
A reported Weld County dispute over loud music turned violent and led to a man's arrest on Sunday evening.
Colorado start-up hopes to become ‘DoorDash’ of cannabis delivery
A Colorado cannabis start-up that’s been described as the “DoorDash of cannabis” hopes to solve an industry problem: giving business owners who have historically been shut out access to the cannabis industry.
Close doors and windows: Electric car fire posed health risk
South Metro Fire Rescue asked all residents within a half mile of Arapahoe Road and Waco Street to close their doors and windows because smoke from an electric car fire contained toxic fumes.
Denver woman sues police, Flock Safety after being falsely accused of stealing package from...
A Denver woman is suing police, Flock Safety and two Colorado towns after a sergeant falsely accused her of stealing a $25 package citing Flock surveillance footage as evidence. Chrisanna Elser was cited with theft in September 2025 after Columbine Valley police Sgt. Jamie Milliman told her the town of...
Denver area events for Oct. 6
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to [email protected] at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. Tuesday “The Snowy Day and Other Stories” — 6:30 p.m., The PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, $29. Suited for student
This City In Colorado Is So Affordable, You Can Retire On Social Security Alone
Most people spend their retirement years doing math they never wanted to do, calculating whether this month’s Social Security check will cover rent, groceries, and maybe one small luxury that reminds them life is still worth living. Pueblo, Colorado has a different answer to that math problem, and the...
