Man found guilty of shooting JeffCo teen in the face
A Jefferson County jury handed down two convictions of the man accused of shooting a teen in the face in 2024. Brent Metz was found guilty of third-degree assault and illegal discharge of a firearm. He was not convicted of the third charge he faced, menacing. Jurors deliberated for almost six hours on Monday. Attorneys
Man who shot at Denver police lands $67,500 settlement from the city
A man who shot at police after mayhem broke out after celebrating his wife’s birthday in downtown Denver in 2018 will get a $67,500 settlement from the city. The City Council approved the settlement Monday. According to court documents, Andres Castillo claimed he acted in self-defense. Driving a car occupied by his wif
Flash flood warning near Buckley Space Force Base
Buckley Space Force Base saw some hail that piled up and flash flood warnings.
Hail blankets parts of Aurora, leaving streets, parking lots covered in ice
A hailstorm swept through parts of Aurora on Monday, covering some neighborhoods in ice and creating scenes that residents said looked more like winter than late spring.
Denver area pelted with hail, DIA put on ground delay
The Denver area was pelted with an intense bout of hail amid severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon, halting area traffic and putting the airport on a ground delay. After the morning was dominated by sunny skies, dark clouds rolled in just after noon, giving way to heavy rain around 1 p.m. That rain then turned to […]
Jury finds Brent Metz guilty of assault and illegal discharge of a firearm
A jury in Jefferson County found a former town councilman guilty of third-degree assault and illegal discharge of a firearm in the shooting of a teenager two years ago.
Denver launches free kids meal program for the summer
Free meals for kids are coming to a recreation center near you. Why it matters: Many families could use extra support right now as grocery prices remain high. Context: The Tasty Food program launched Monday and will provide free meals to all children ages 3–18 at 19 sites, mostly recreation centers, the city said in a
Denver City Council aides move to unionize
Denver City Council aides are the often-unseen workers who help keep the city’s legislative branch running. They work the same long, inconsistent hours that their elected bosses do. They take meetings with frustrated neighbors. They craft bills and research policies that often become law. And now, they’re hoping to...
Colorado’s Front Range rail agency wants to put a train stop at the Broncos’...
DENVER — The agency building Colorado's inter-city passenger rail line wants to create a special station and stop at the Denver Broncos' new stadium. The Broncos want it too. But whether it happens will likely be up to voters. Sal Pace, general manager of the Front Range Passenger Rail...
Goodbye to Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant as location closes forever
BUFFALO Wild Wings has shuttered another restaurant after it served diners for more than three decades. The shocking closure comes as top restaurants across the country face rising operating costs and other challenges. In Arvada, Colorado, a Denver suburb, the Buffalo Wild Wings location shut its doors for the last...

















