Denver leaders could soon debate a cut to restaurant wages, a citywide service fee...
A report written by members of the Denver restaurant industry in partnership with Visit Denver and the city’s economic development department says restaurants face a“critical inflection point” — putting pressure on the city to make changes to its minimum wage policies. The report argues that restaurants...
This Beautifully Bizarre Colorado Restaurant Is Like Nowhere Else On Earth
You know that feeling when you walk into a place and your brain can’t quite process what your eyes are seeing?. Casa Bonita in Lakewood, Colorado is that place, except multiply that confusion by about a thousand cliff divers and add sopapillas. Listen, I’ve been to a lot of...
East Colfax Hotspot Gets Cold Shoulder From James Beard Brass
Sap Sua, the tight Vietnamese-inspired spot on East Colfax, says its climb toward national James Beard glory has been abruptly put on ice. Owners Ni and Anna Nguyen, who opened the restaurant to strong acclaim, say the James Beard Foundation canceled their scheduled Taste America appearance and cut off a...
Parker Police Phones Go Dark, 911 Rerouted Before Morning Rush
Early Friday, Parker residents trying to reach police on non-emergency lines hit a wall when the phones went down, and the department quickly told anyone with an emergency to call 911 instead. While technicians worked on the problem, incoming 911 calls were forwarded to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. By a 9:00...
RTD Transit Police begin patrols from new substations in Englewood, Boulder
Regional Transportation District Transit Police started operating from two new substations on Friday to increase their visibility on the system and shorten response times across the eight-county service area. One substation is based at the Elati light rail facility in Englewood, positioning officers closer to...
Midafternoon Robbery Scare On Federal Blvd Ends With Suspect In Custody
What started as a reported mid‑afternoon robbery in the 600 block of North Federal Boulevard ended with one suspect in handcuffs and a lot of neighbors peering out their windows, according to Denver police. Officers responded Thursday to a report of a robbery in progress near the busy corridor,...
Investigation finds cat that went missing from Colorado school
A school resource officer's investigation into the disappearance of a Thornton school's beloved emotional support cat led to his safe return back to the school earlier this month.
Neighborhood near Federal Boulevard to get new affordable family housing complex
A new housing project announced in Denver this week is designed to provide affordable housing for families.
Man gets 42 years in prison for shooting Denver woman at her front door
A man who shot a woman at her front door in southeast Denver in 2024 was sentenced to spend 42 years in prison, the Denver District Attorney's Office announced Friday.
Cool! Blood Moon and Lunar Eclipse Soon Visible From Denver
Prepare to feast your eyes on another celestial spectacle — if you’re awake. While full moons are always nice to see (and sometimes validate the chaos in our personal lives), March’s full moon, or “Blood Moon,” is extra special: It will appear in a rusty red hue thanks to a total lunar eclipse.
